Language, Literacy, and Culture

Resha Conroy is a leading voice in dyslexia advocacy, a thought leader in educational justice, an educational consultant and speech language pathologist with expertise in dyslexia, language, and culture. Ms. Conroy is motivated by her family's journey to pursue her lifelong passion for educational equity. She has over a decade of experience in education and non-profit management, serving on school leadership teams and as a consultant for charter schools. Resha is the founder and Executive Director of the Dyslexia Alliance for Black Children. She serves on the National Center on Improving Literacy (NCIL) Family Engagement Advisory Board, NYC Department of Education Literacy Advisory Council, Learning Ally National Advisory Board, Evidence Advocacy Center (EAC) Parent and Family Advocacy Team, and New York State Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Task Force.  She has a BA in economics from Smith College, an MPA in non-profit management, and an MS in communicative sciences and disorders from New York University.