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Melissa Harris

Senior FellowTranscend Education

Biography

Melissa is a Senior Fellow at Transcend Education, working to create a network of support that helps expand Transcend’s impact nationwide. Additionally, she supports leadership development for Superintendents and district leaders to reimagine what is possible and implement 21st-century learning opportunities for all students.

Melissa has served as a leader in public education for over two decades. Prior to joining Transcend, Melissa held the role of Deputy Superintendent for Community Empowerment, Innovation, and Partnerships for DeKalb County School District, the third largest school district in Georgia. In this role, she was charged with developing strategy and leading the execution of mission-critical initiatives to support the operations of the district. Previously, Melissa served for 15 years as a senior leader within the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE). During the pandemic, she led the largest district in the country in its efforts to virtually support nearly one