08/10/2026
🎓 WELCOME, DR. BRITTANY C. POWELL! 🎓 Wilmington City Council is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Brittany C. Powell, Ph.D., as Director of the Office of Educational Advocacy (OEA)! 📚✨ The Office of Educational Advocacy was created to help strengthen the connections between Wilmington students, families, schools, community organizations, educators, service providers, and other education partners.
Under Dr. Powell’s leadership, the OEA will work throughout Wilmington to:
📚 Connect families with educational resources and opportunities
🤝 Build stronger partnerships between families, schools, and community organizations
🗣️ Elevate the voices of Wilmington parents and students
🏘️ Host community listening sessions, family engagement events, and neighborhood conversations
💡 Bring people, resources, and ideas together to help Wilmington’s children succeed
Dr. Powell brings extensive experience in education, literacy, research, nonprofit leadership, and community engagement. She is the founder of Read & Represent, co-founder of NOIR Edu, and author of the children’s book The Perfect Lunch.
“It is an incredible honor to step into the role of Director of Educational Advocacy,” said Dr. Powell. “What excites me most is the opportunity to bring people together around a shared belief: that every child deserves a village. Education doesn’t begin and end in our schools; it is strengthened by families, community, and meaningful partnerships. I look forward to working alongside our community to build stronger connections, expand opportunities, and ensure every student and family has the support they need to thrive.”
Wilmington City Council looks forward to working alongside Dr. Powell and our community to create stronger connections, expand opportunities, and ensure Wilmington students and families have the support they need to thrive.
🔗 Learn more about the Office of Educational Advocacy by visiting the link: https://www.wilmingtoncitycouncil.com/oea/
🔗 Read the full press release announcement by visiting the link: https://www.wilmingtoncitycouncil.com/press-release-wilmington-city-council-appoints-dr-brittany-c-powell-as-director-of-the-office-of-educational-advocacy/
