Jill strategically advances quality public education and education unionism in her role as Senior Professional for International Relations with the National Education Association. She coordinates a broad spectrum of NEA international activities related to education and labor policy, education unionism, and human rights. With the national Child Labor Coalition, Jill works to build awareness about international child labor as part of the cycle of poverty, with the promise of quality public education as a critical remedy. She holds a master’s degree in Intercultural Communication from American University and a bachelor’s degree in Multicultural Education from the University of Massachusetts. Jill’s passion for social justice and the transformative power of public education drive her pursuits.
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