Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ)
Delilah Montgomery is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in various roles focused on education, empowerment, and community support. Currently serving as a Coordinator at Brianna's Voice since October 2018, Delilah assists with branding and events aimed at promoting a bully-free message. As the CEO of Amore Jewelry since January 2013 and a NAZ Connector at North Side Achievement Zone since May 2009, Delilah emphasizes life coaching and connecting families to resources that help children achieve academic success. Previous experience includes a position at Minnesota Thermal Science, LLC, from May 2009 to May 2012. Delilah holds an Associate's degree in Medical/Clinical Assistance from High Tech Institute and graduated from North High School in 2001.
Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ)
The Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ) exists to permanently close the achievement gap and end generational poverty in North Minneapolis. Together with our partner organizations, we are walking side by side with low-income families as they put their children on a path to college. NAZ has a game-changing approach that is closing the achievement gap. NAZ’s wraparound framework effectively supports low-income children of color so that they will graduate from high school prepared for college. Our approach is working. NAZ-enrolled families are making remarkable strides. Our children are not only showing improved academic outcomes at key kindergarten and third grade benchmarks, but families are stabilizing their housing, employment, and health. These early successes are already driving a culture change in North Minneapolis. Return on investment. A study by Wilder Research demonstrates that each dollar invested in NAZ provides more than a $6 societal return.