Manal Al-ansi, MAT, Esq.

Chief of Staff | St. Louis Public Schools

Pronouns: She/Her

Manal Al-Ansi, MAT, Esq., currently serves as the Chief of Staff at Saint Louis Public Schools where she leverages her expertise in organizational and leadership development to drive systemic improvements and advocate for Educational Equity. Manal has demonstrated a profound impact on organizational and educational systems. As the Director of Racial Equity Advancement at Seattle Public Schools, her strategic vision facilitated the establishment of the district’s first Black Studies courses, community-led summer learning course, and Department of Liberatory Education. At the Seattle Department of Transportation, she pioneered a department-wide Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI), significantly enhancing transparency and accountability.

Presentations from Facing Race 2024

Love Letter to the Lou

“Love Letter to the Lou” is a proposed 90-minute segment at our conference that highlights and builds upon the substantial work already being undertaken in St. Louis, Missouri, to promote racial equity in education. This session will celebrate the city’s achievements and ongoing efforts, utilizing an asset-based narrative that focuses on the strengths, resilience, and potential within St. Louis's diverse communities.

Participants will leave with:
- An enriched perspective on the successful strategies enhancing racial and educational equity in St. Louis.
- Motivation to recognize and utilize the assets within their own communities for educational and social improvement.
- Increased connectivity with leaders and innovators in the field of racial and educational equity.
- A reinforced commitment to asset-based community development.

This session, true to the theme “Love Letter to the Lou,” aims to celebrate St. Louis’s successes and inspire further action by showcasing the city as a beacon of positive change and innovation in racial and educational equity.

Speakers: Manal Al-ansi, MAT, Esq.