A Conversation with Ramona Oliver, Senior Director of the National Education Association's Center for Communications

Dear Minority Leaders,Today my guest is Ramona Oliver, senior director of the National Education Association’s Center for Communications. Prior to her senior director position, Oliver worked for Emily’s List, the Democratic Governors Association, the Service Employees International Union, MoveOn.org, and numerous political campaigns.Oliver’s career came to focus on communication and education after working with Governor Ed Rendell of Pennsylvania. A seasoned political communications expert, Oliver’s work today is increasingly dedicated to advocating for children and students at the national level.Our conversation covers how Oliver discovered her passion for communications, and how her family history influenced her view of education. We also cover the current, difficult issues facing parents, teachers and schools in our charged political atmosphere. This is an illuminating interview for parents, educators, students, or anyone interested in communications or education policy.

To find out more about Ramona Oliver and her work with the National Education Association’s Center for Communications, please check out these links below:

National Education Association: www.nea.org
X(Twitter): twitter.com/RamonaOliver
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ramonaoliver