Auriel Rolle Polk
About Auriel Rolle Polk
Auriel Rolle Polk is a Senior Program Manager for the Opportunity Accelerator at Code for America, focusing on economic mobility and racial equity. She has extensive experience in education, law, and advocacy, having held various legal and educational roles across multiple organizations.
Current Role at Code for America
Auriel Rolle Polk serves as the Senior Program Manager for the Opportunity Accelerator at Code for America. In this role, she has been instrumental in collaborating with a coalition of five organizations aimed at enhancing economic mobility and advancing racial equity. Her work focuses on making government more effective in promoting structural wellbeing and inclusive policies.
Career History and Experience
Auriel Rolle Polk has a diverse career history with increasing responsibilities in education, law, and advocacy. She has held various roles, including Dean of Culture at Achievement School District and multiple legal intern positions at organizations such as the Southern Poverty Law Center and Legal Services of Eastern Missouri. Her experience spans nearly a decade in designing and implementing programs with targeted equity objectives.
Educational Background
Auriel Rolle Polk holds a Master's Degree in Education from Christian Brothers University and a Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Florida. She also earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, where she focused on legal issues related to children's rights and education.
Previous Internships and Fellowships
Throughout her career, Auriel Rolle Polk has completed several internships that have shaped her expertise in child welfare and education justice. Notable positions include her role as a Certified Legal Intern at the Children's Rights Clinic at Washington University in St. Louis and as a Global Public Interest Law Intern at the Legal Resources Centre in South Africa. Additionally, she served as a Leadership for Educational Equity Public Policy Fellow at WEPOWER.
Community Impact and Projects
Auriel Rolle Polk has contributed to significant community initiatives, including the project 'Shoulder to Shoulder: Connecting Youth with the Services They Need to Thrive' in collaboration with the City of Memphis. Her work emphasizes the importance of connecting youth with essential services to foster their development and success.