Ameshia Cross

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.