Jamila Espinosa (she/her/ella) is a Senior Educator Engagement Associate at EdTrust-West. Jamila’s commitment to education equity and research has taken her to classrooms across Brazil, Portugal, and back to her native Bay Area. Despite disparate cultural contexts, she observed a common thread: students navigating educational inequities. These realities, coupled with her own experiences as a first-generation student, have fueled her dedication to advocating for equitable educational experiences, particularly for BIPOC youth facing discrimination or other forms of marginalization. The resiliency of students and educators particularly inspires her. Most recently, she completed The Russlynn Ali Educator Engagement Fellowship with the Educator Engagement Team at EdTrust-West. Jamila holds a B.A. in Sociology and Latin American Studies from Pomona College and a M.S. in Child Development from the University of California, Davis. She enjoys spending time with her family, running, and sewing in her spare time.
Reflecting on the 6th Education Equity Forum and 25 Years of Action
Martine Blake
Oct. 1, 2026
By Martine Blake As a new member of the EdTrust-West Team, I eagerly looked forward to this year’s Ed Equity Forum. I’d expected lively conversations and
