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Christopher Nellum

Executive DirectorThe Education Trust—West

Oakland, CA

Member Since March 2022

Skills

Education
Fundraising
Media Relations

About

Dr. Christopher J. Nellum is the Executive Director of The Education Trust–West, a nonprofit research and advocacy organization that works toward racial equity in California educational systems – preschool through college – by closing opportunity gaps and removing barriers that disproportionately affect students of color, especially those experiencing poverty. He has led successful advocacy efforts to ensure equity in the K-12 accountability system, create a statewide cradle-to-career data system, address food insecurity for college students, ensure that every high school senior completes a financial aid application before they graduate, and defend fairness in college admissions. Chris serves on several statewide committees, including a recent gubernatorial appointment, the advisory board of GENup, and the boards of Swipe Out Hunger and Open Avenues Foundation. Nellum completed his undergraduate degree at UC Santa Barbara, master’s degree at CSU Long Beach, and Ph.D. at the University of Michigan. You can follow him on Twitter at @chrisnellum.

Published content

What Does the Loss of Affirmative Action Mean for Black Students?

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California may have the answer for what may happen in the wake of the Supreme Court decision.

Tracking the Impact of Covid Relief Funds for Schools

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Emergency education funding will have an enormous impact on today’s students.

Fair Pay for Women of Color: Starting With Early Learning and Child Care

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Women of color deserve fair pay – early learning and childcare are great places to start.

Company details

The Education Trust—West

Company bio

The Education Trust–West is a nonprofit research and advocacy organization that works toward racial equity in California educational systems – preschool through college – by closing opportunity gaps and removing barriers that disproportionately affect students of color, especially those experiencing poverty.

Industry

Culture & Arts

Area of focus

Education
Secondary Education
Universities

Company size

11 - 50