TBC Alumni Profile: Taamiti Bankole
After attending law school, Taamiti worked for Denver Public Schools and Uncommon Schools. He participated in The Broad Residency in 2019-2021.
“My Broad experience shaped my approach to public education by encouraging me to think even deeper about the ‘why’ behind systems – ultimately, making sure that all my work is connected to the goal of empowering students and communities. I also was fortunate enough to gain a crew of fellow changemakers in my cohort.”
Current Role: Managing Director of External Affairs, KIPP Colorado Schools
Broad Residency Role: Director of External Affairs, Uncommon Schools
Previous Roles: Director of Operations, Leadership Prep Ocean Hill Middle School; Office of School Reform, Denver Public Schools
Education:
B.A., Amherst College, Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought
JD, University of Pennsylvania Law School