Tamika Edwards

Executive Director at Legal Outreach, Inc.

Tamika Edwards is the Executive Director of Legal Outreach, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing legal education and support to underserved youth. She holds a B.A. in Legal Studies from the State University of New York at Buffalo, earned in 1996, and a J.D. from the New England School of Law, obtained in 1999.

Career Path::

Early Career (1999-2009): Edwards began her tenure at Legal Outreach shortly after completing her law degree, serving in various roles including Coordinator and Director of Legal Education, as well as teaching in the Saturday Writing Program.
Advocates for Children (2009-2012): She worked as an Education Specialist and Staff Attorney before returning to Legal Outreach in 2012.
Current Role: As Executive Director, she oversees the organization's operations and strategic direction, focusing on expanding access to legal education for youth.

Edwards has been instrumental in shaping programs that empower young people through legal knowledge and advocacy skills. Her extensive experience in both legal education and nonprofit management positions her as a key leader within the organization.1 2 3