Olivia Ray

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About Olivia Ray

Currently the Director of Development and Communications at Coro Southern California, I design, implement, and maintain our development and communication strategies. I ensure that Coro's mission and brand are effectively communicated across various platforms, and work diligently on grant management, fundraising, and event planning to ensure the sustainability of our organization.My background is rooted in the education sector, where I have managed strategy, governance, compliance, and development for charter schools that serve low-income communities and historically underserved students. My dedication to education began in my early career as an elementary school teacher, a role in which I spent four years inspiring and educating young learners.I am also deeply committed to community service and advocacy. My first board service was in eighth grade when I joined the Mid-Peninsula ACLU Board, supporting initiatives aimed at protecting civil liberties and promoting social justice. During my undergraduate studies, I championed efforts to support sexual violence survivors by interning with Students Promoting Empowerment and Consent (SPEAC) and publishing my honors thesis,"Sexual Violence in Popular Rap Music and Other Media." Currently, I serve on the board of Envisioneers Inc, a non-profit focused on extended learning for middle school students.I graduated with honors from the University of Arizona, earning a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Business Administration. I then earned an M.A. in Elementary Education from Stanford University, which further developed my expertise and commitment to impactful education.