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Ethan Ashley

Co-CEO & Co-Founder
School Board Partners

Ethan Ashley is an elected school board member in New Orleans, LA who serves as the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of School Board Partners- a non-profit organization that supports the development of elected school board members across the country to lead with courage, competence, and impact. In addition to his work with School Board Partners, Ethan is an attorney and has worked on policy, advocacy and governmental affairs issues in many positions, including on the Hill, at the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, the Urban League of Louisiana, and at the ADL. Ethan is the proud co-owner of JE Howard Ventures, an investment company that specializes in community development. Educationally, Ethan attended Howard University in Washington, D.C., where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and a Juris Doctor by the age of 22. Ethan is happily married to Arielle McConduit; and they are raising three amazing children (Crew, Jace and Sage).

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