Advocacy Rooted in Experience. Leadership Built in Community.
Listening. Leading. Showing up.
From MCPS classrooms to PTA leadership and county-wide advocacy, Wylea has been doing the work long before this campaign.
MCPS ENGAGEMENT
Wylea is an active parent and engaged partner in the school system
MCPS parent with firsthand experience navigating the school system
Deep understanding of how district decisions impact students, families, and educators
Ongoing engagement with school communities across Montgomery County
Why this matters:
Wylea has grounded perspective on what’s working, what’s not, and what students need to succeed.
Member of Boundary Study Analysis team and Hate Bias Task Force.
Boards / Professional
Wylea has experience making decisions that matter
Experience serving on boards and working in professional leadership roles
Strong background in governance, accountability, and strategic decision-making
Ability to evaluate policies, manage complexity, and drive results
Why this matters:
Wylea is prepared to lead with discipline, transparency, and a focus on outcomes.
Former COO of the Black & Brown Coalition for Educational Equity and Excellence
PTA Leadership
Wylea has held leadership roles supporting families and schools
Active PTA leader collaborating with parents, teachers, and administrators
Experience building consensus and advocating for student-centered solutions
Proven ability to bring diverse voices together around shared goals
Why this matters:
Wylea knows how to turn community input into action at the school level.
Has held leadership roles at the school, cluster and MCCPTA level.
NAACP Advocacy
Wylea advocates for equity and access
Engagement with NAACP efforts focused on education equity and access
Advocacy for policies that support underserved students and communities
Commitment to ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive
Why this matters:
Wylea brings an equity-focused lens to decision-making and policy development.
Current NAACP Parent Council representative and has lead the Parent Council Advisory .
This experience is built on years of showing up, listening, and working alongside this community.