New York

EdTrust–New York is a statewide education policy and advocacy organization focused first and foremost on doing right by New York’s children. Although many organizations speak up for the adults employed by schools and colleges, we advocate for students, especially those whose needs and potential are often overlooked.

West

EdTrust–West is committed to dismantling the racial and economic barriers embedded in the California education system. Through our research and advocacy, EdTrust-West engages diverse communities dedicated to education equity and justice and increases political and public will to build an education system where students of color and multilingual learners, especially those experiencing poverty, will thrive.

Massachusetts

The Education Trust team in Massachusetts convenes and supports the Massachusetts Education Equity Partnership (MEEP), a collective effort of more than 20 social justice, civil rights and education organizations from across the Commonwealth working together to promote educational equity for historically underserved students in our state’s schools.

Zaria Ealy

Associate, Advocacy and Engagement

Zaria supports the Partnerships and Engagement team in activating EdTrust’s priority issues with state and national advocates and coalitions. This includes coordinating and tracking outreach efforts for P-12 and higher education issues, as well as collaborating with state teams.

Prior to joining EdTrust, she worked as an early childhood educator in Prince George’s County, Maryland, and Washington, DC. Following this experience, she worked with School Board Schools in Ohio to equip education advocates with the tools to become school board members and drive systemic change. She has served in her community and nationally as an advocate and community organizer on civil rights and educational equity issues.

Zaria holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from San Diego State University and master’s in Early Childhood Education from Johns Hopkins University.

Favorite Sports Team

Golden State Warriors! A hometown team

Proudest Moment

Summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro in 2022

What drew you to education?

Access to a quality education has been a driving factor in the Black community for quality of life and positive outcomes. My success story has been a testimony to a quality public education, with dedicate educators and activists as cheerleaders behind me. My work in education is a way to give-back to my community for all that it has done for me.