Zakia Royster-Morris
Template:TOCnestleft Zakia Royster-Morris is is an ambitious wife and mother of two beautiful girls. Born and raised in Philadelphia and a product of the Philadelphia School District, Zakia knows the ins and outs of Philly’s education system. Zakia has always displayed a natural talent for public speaking and demanding justice for those whom have been overlooked. Back in 2008, during her 10th grade Spanish class, Zakia found her calling to fight for equality in education and became a member of the Philadelphia Student Union. During her time in PSU, Zakia learned that social justice is a universal fight. That every struggle of the oppressed is connected, that each connection starts with educating the people. After high school, Zakia went on to study at a local HBCU, Cheyney University, where she majored in Political Science. Now, years later with a family of her own, Zakia still finds time to continue to demand a critical and social change in Philadelphia. Sticking to her love for education and grassroots movement, Zakia now primarily works with the organization PhillySUN as a School Organizer.[1]
MMP Staff
Media Mobilizing Project Board, as of April 6, 2018;[2]
- Bryan Mercer – Executive Director
- Di Luong – Research and Policy Organizer
- Hannah Jane Sassaman – Policy Director
- Helyx Chase Scearce Horwitz – Tech Manager
- Milena Velis – Media Production Director
- Pep Marie – PhillySUN Program Coordinator
- T.C. Owens – Production and Partnerships Coordinator
- Zakia Royster-Morris – Philly SUN School Organizer
- Zoraida Ossa – Office Manager