In 2016, Open Society Foundations partnered with the Center for Working Families to start a Board and Commission Leadership Institute in Baltimore to increase the diversity of community members sitting on city boards and commission.
On Monday, Durryle Brooks, from the inaugural class of the Institute, was sworn in to the Baltimore City School Board. Brooks is a strong local educator and advocate for racial equity and LGBTQ rights, with strong ties to the faith-based community and deep roots in Baltimore. Congratulations!
