Valerie Braimah, Senior Associate Partner at NewSchools Venture Fund, has focused her career over 25 years on developing innovative school models for economically and racially diverse students. She is committed to challenging the status quo in public school education and creating opportunities for all students to access liberation, joy, and critical thinking.
Prior to finding her home at NewSchools, Valerie was Executive Director at City Charter Schools, one of the first DCSC member schools. Before that, she was Vice President of Community Learning and Engagement at Teach For America, Vice President of Instruction at the Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, and Chief Learning Officer for Insight Education Group. She has led teacher professional development and facilitated school and district reform across the country. Valerie holds a Master’s Degree in Education Policy from Johns Hopkins University.