My name is Janeva Wilson, and I am thrilled to join Advance CTE as a policy associate. As part of the policy team, I’ll assist in implementing the National Career Clusters framework and researching and developing resources highlighting promising practices that support the implementation of high-quality CTE. 

I was born and raised in North Carolina and received my bachelor’s in Psychology from Winston-Salem State University. My experiences as a student at an HBCU vastly shaped my desire to alleviate racial inequities in education. Working on a research project around teacher diversity heightened my interest in pursuing a career that could impact education systemically.  After completing my undergraduate degree, I attended The University of Texas at Austin and received my master’s in Educational Policy and Planning. As a graduate student, I was involved in education coalitions in Texas striving to make curriculum and campus climate more diverse and inclusive. I also worked with a nonprofit focused on racial equity in education, where I supported a policy implementation strategy to combat education censorship.

Before joining Advance CTE, I worked with Education Strategy Group on a research project exploring how state leaders supported students in pathway persistence and completion. This endeavor was a formative part of my career trajectory, leading me to seek a job working to expand access to educational and career opportunities for all students. My personal and professional experiences have shaped my policy interests in race, equity, opportunity, and access. I am excited to continue my career in education policy working to support the mission and vision of Advance CTE. 

Outside of work, I enjoy reading romance novels, traveling, and trying new restaurants.