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Lange Parks Luntao
teacher, non-profit leader, governance & transit wonk | Director of Partnerships @ EdTrust-West
Lange Parks Luntao is an experienced professional in the education and nonprofit sectors. He currently serves as the Director of External Relations at The Education Trust-West, an organization focused on educational equity.3 In this role, Luntao works closely with his colleagues to drive high-impact campaigns aimed at achieving meaningful policy changes in education.23
Professional Background
Luntao brings a diverse background to his current position:
- Education: He has a background in education policy from Stanford University.4
- Teaching: Luntao identifies as a third-generation teacher.4
- Community Involvement: He has experience as a community organizer and nonprofit leader.1
- Public Service: Luntao has previously served as a local elected official.1
Current Responsibilities
As Director of External Relations (also referred to as Director of Partnerships & Engagement in some sources), Luntao's responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with colleagues on impactful educational campaigns
- Driving policy changes in the education sector
- Engaging with partners and stakeholders
- Overseeing external relations for the organization
Additional Involvement
Beyond his primary role, Luntao is involved in other initiatives:
Luntao is known for his commitment to educational equity and his multifaceted approach to driving change in the education sector. His work at The Education Trust-West focuses on creating meaningful impact through policy advocacy and strategic partnerships.
Highlights
It should surprise no one to learn that I think that schools boards are the cradle of democracy in our country - they make so many important decisions that affect the lives of students and their families and are the first place communities learn to work out thorny social and civic issues. That's why I'm so inspired by the work Briana Mullen and the Education Justice Academy are doing to level up the professionalism of school board members throughout California. If you also believe that school boards matter please vote for her and her team to speak at SXSW EDU!
