Joni Angel began her career as a TFA corps member, teaching at both district and charter schools. Following teaching, Joni spent twelve years at CCSA in progressive roles, including Vice President of Political Affairs and Deputy Chief Advocacy Officer. Currently, as the Executive Director of the Los Angeles Coalition for Excellent Public Schools (LACEPS), she leads a coalition of ten major CMOs, focused on ensuring a political environment of quality and equity for 50,000 students across 115 schools. Joni holds a Master in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan.