Eileen Malia Yoshina

Eileen Malia Yoshina is the Director of Equity in Education at Puget Sound Educational Service District (ESD).12 In this role, she focuses on promoting the work of educators of color and transforming the educational system to be more equitable.

Professional Responsibilities

As the Director of Equity in Education, Eileen Yoshina's responsibilities include:

1. Supporting public school professionals in their equity goals and helping all students succeed.2
2. Offering coaching, consultation, and technical support for strategic planning to recruit, retain, and sustain educators of color.1
3. Leading programs such as "Cultivating a Racially Diverse & Thriving Educator Workforce," which uses Liberatory Design principles to create systems that attract and support educators of color.1
4. Overseeing initiatives like the Educators of Color Leadership Community (ECLC) and Teach For Liberation (T4L) program.1

Contact Information

For those interested in Puget Sound ESD's equity initiatives, Eileen Yoshina can be contacted at eyoshina@psesd.org.13

Professional Background

Eileen Malia Yoshina has been working in the field of education and equity for several years:

• She has held the position of Equity in Education Manager, indicating a progression in her career within the organization.2
• Her LinkedIn profile (username: eileen-malia-yoshina-b955a930) provides a platform for professional networking and sharing updates about her work in education equity.4

Through her role at Puget Sound ESD, Eileen Yoshina contributes significantly to efforts aimed at diversifying the educator workforce and promoting equity in education across the region.