Jinan brings over 25 years of expertise in education, leadership, and nonprofit engagement to her role as Vice President of Brand Partnerships and Engagement at DonorsChoose. She champions the organization’s mission by forging meaningful connections with partners, amplifying the impact of DonorsChoose through public events, and inspiring support for teachers and students nationwide.Jinan’s career began in the classroom as an elementary Special Education teacher after graduating from Spelman College. She went on to earn her Ed.M. from Harvard Graduate School of Education and has held transformative leadership roles, including Vice President of Implementation and Professional Learning and Northeast Executive Director for Turnaround for Children, Northeast States Director for AVID, and School Improvement Consultant for the Southern Regional Education Board.An advocate for equity, belonging, and community impact, Jinan's passion for empowering educators and students drives her to create opportunities that change lives and shape futures.