The Education Trust
Ameshia Cross has a diverse work experience in the fields of strategic communications, public policy, and government affairs. Ameshia currently works as the Director of Strategic Communications and External Affairs at The Education Trust. Prior to that, they were a Political Contributor/ Fill-In Host at BNC. Ameshia also served as the Director of State Policy at the Pretrial Justice Institute and as a Political Commentator at Sinclair Broadcast Group.
In addition, Ameshia has experience working in nonprofit organizations such as the National Black Child Development Institute, where they held the position of Director of Policy and External Relations. Ameshia also worked as a Communications Director at Caldwell Strategic Consulting, providing expertise in communications planning, branding, and crisis management for clients.
Ameshia's career also includes roles in government and education sectors. Ameshia was the Manager of Government Affairs at the Noble Network of Charter Schools and the Director of Public Relations and Marketing at City Colleges of Chicago. Ameshia started their professional journey as the National Director of Diversity and Outreach at Young Democrats of America, where they focused on promoting diversity and increasing underrepresented groups' participation in Democratic politics. Additionally, they worked as a Policy Analyst/Chief Communications Officer at Cook County.
Overall, Ameshia Cross brings a wealth of experience in strategic communications, policy development, advocacy, and public relations to their current role at The Education Trust.
Ameshia Cross obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Journalism from Belmont University, where they attended from 2005 to 2009. Following this, they pursued a Master of Public Administration degree in Public Administration at Roosevelt University from 2010 to 2012.
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The Education Trust promotes high academic achievement for all students at all levels—pre-kindergarten through college. Our goal is to close the gaps in opportunity and achievement that consign far too many young people—especially those from low-income families or who are Black, Latino, or American Indian—to lives on the margins of the American mainstream. Although many organizations speak up for the adults employed by schools and colleges, we speak up for students, especially those whose needs and potential are often overlooked. We evaluate every policy, every practice, and every dollar spent through a single lens: what is right for students. We work alongside educators, parents, students, policymakers, and civic and business leaders in communities across the country, providing practical assistance in their efforts to transform schools and colleges into institutions that serve all students well. We analyze local, state, and national data and use what we learn to help build broader understanding of achievement and opportunity gaps and the actions necessary to close them. We participate actively in national and state policy debates, bringing lessons learned from on-the-ground work and from unflinching data analyses to build the case for policies that will help all students and schools reach high levels of achievement. Our Core Beliefs: We believe in the power of education to close the gaps that separate low-income students and students of color from other young Americans. We believe that schools and colleges, appropriately organized, can help virtually all students master the knowledge they need to succeed. We believe long-standing gaps in opportunity, achievement, and attainment have roots inside and outside of schools. And though we know these gaps are stubborn, we also know they are not inevitable. We believe a strong education improves the lives of young people, is vital to sustaining our democracy, and strengthens America.