Zakiya Thomas has managed successful political campaigns on the state and locallevel. The first African American woman to run a statewide campaign in Virginia orIndiana, Zakiya has a consistent record of helping candidates raise millions of dollarsand exceed expectations in number of votes earned. As an Adjunct Professor atGeorgetown Law, Zakiya teaches aspiring leaders how to run for political office.

Zakiya is the President and CEO of the ERA Coalition and ERA Coalition Forward, is adedicated advocate for justice and equality. With a rich background in political strategyand nonprofit management, she leads a coalition of over 300 organizations representing80 million people. Her work spans gender, racial, and reproductive justice, LGBTQ+rights, and more, emphasizing the interconnectedness of these issues to fostercollaboration. Zakiya and her team strive to build support for the Equal RightsAmendment in Congress and across the nation.

Zakiya received a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University and aBachelor of Science from the College of William and Mary. She serves on severalnonprofit boards, championing causes from reproductive rights to financialempowerment.