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Rayna Moore
EDUCATOR • EQUITY STRATEGIST • ORGANIZATIONAL LEADER,
Location: Tampa, FL United States
Joined: Aug 3rd, 2008

About (request update)

Dynamic and results-driven educator and DEI strategist with 15+ years
of experience driving equitable outcomes across classrooms, school
systems, nonprofits, and local government networks. Highly skilled at leading professional development, managing DEI strategies, and cultivating engaging, inclusive learning environments. Passionate about culturally responsive pedagogy and systemic change.

My Interview Question

What about you makes you great?

Current Whereabouts:

Working to advance my career.

Life & Professional Aspirations:

My plan is to blend my experience as a DEI and Cultural Competency Strategist with my work as an Educational Leader, working as a thought leader to shape public education policy, strategy, access, and curriculum implementation.

Education (request update)

The Ohio St Univ class of 2007

Undergrad Major: Sociology

Claim To Fame:

First person in my family to attend and graduate from college.

Most Memorable Moment:

Graduation, without question. One of the best days of my life.

The Ohio St Univ class of 2008

Grad Major: Social Work

High School: Hughes High School in Cincinnati, OH class of 2002

Activities & Accomplishments:

Graduated in the Top 2% of my class; Received an Honors Diploma.

Best Memories:

Pep Rally's, Homecoming Games, GRADUATION.

Experience

I currently work with as EDUCATOR • EQUITY STRATEGIST • ORGANIZATIONAL LEADER
I have 19 years of experience working in the Teaching / K-12 Education industry.

English Language Arts Teacher, 2nd Grade | Forest Hills Elementary School
From June 2023 to Current • 3 year(s)
Design and implement standards-aligned, culturally responsive instruction rooted in critical thinking and literacy mastery.

Founder & Principal Consultant | RNM Consulting
From January 2010 to Current • 16 year(s)
Specializing in DEI strategy, cultural competency, and training for higher education, public service, and community-based organizations.

Self-Contained Teacher, 1st Grade | Seminole Heights Elementary School
From January 2022 to January 2023 • 1 year(s)
Delivered integrated instruction across core content areas using data-driven strategies and multi-sensory instruction.

Director of Curriculum & Training | Citizen Schools
From January 2020 to January 2022 • 2 year(s)
Developed DEI and staff development curriculum for national nonprofit and led professional learning across organizational teams.

Corporate & Nonprofit Partnerships Manager | Cincinnati Public Schools
From January 2019 to January 2020 • 1 year(s)
Built 30+ partnerships and led communications for school-wide programming, creating alignment between community resources and district standards.

Cultural Competency Consultant | Cincinnati Police Department
From January 2018 to January 2019 • 1 year(s)
Designed and led training to de-criminalize poverty and engage constructively with communities of color.

Senior Director, Homeless Youth Services | Lighthouse Youth & Family Services
From January 2017 to January 2018 • 1 year(s)
Led a $24M housing and youth development project, including oversight of staff, programming, and federal grant implementation.

Diverse Student Engagement Consultant | City Colleges of Chicago
From January 2014 to January 2015 • 1 year(s)
Provided strategies for outreach, support services, and employer partnerships for marginalized and underrepresented students.

Graduate Studies Experience Consultant | University of Chicago
From January 2014 to January 2015 • 1 year(s)
Supported service development for underrepresented graduate students.

Community Service Strategy Consultant | City of Chicago Office of the Mayor
From January 2013 to January 2015 • 2 year(s)
Provided strategies for engaging underserved communities and supported city leaders in boosting program participation across neighborhoods.

First-Year Experience Consultant | Columbia College Chicago
From January 2013 to January 2014 • 1 year(s)
Advised on strategies to support retention of at-risk and underrepresented first-year students.

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