Chief Executive Officer
Families in Action for Quality Education

Formerly a high school drop out, Kimi Kean has spent two decades as an enthusiastic, results-driven public education leader in Oakland, CA. Kimi was the award winning principal of Acorn Woodland Elementary, leading the turnaround from lowest performing to CA Distinguished School. Kimi led the Aspire Bay Area region, renewing its instructional program and leadership pipelines. Student results outgrew 80% of California peers for 3 consecutive years. In 2019, Kimi co-founded a non-profit coalition dedicated to building the leadership and collective power of underserved families to lead transformation in public education. Families in Action for Quality Education creates grassroots demand for quality education, having trained over 1,000 Oakland parents and youth who lead campaigns that increase quality, equity and access at school and citywide.

Sessions

• Building Grassroots and Grasstops: A Demand for Quality Education
• What Does Politics Have to Do With It? Find Your Lane as an Influencer