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YEO Bios
Julian McTizic
City Councilman

Bolivar, Tennessee
Julian Anderson McTizic Sr. is a native of Bolivar, a small, rural town in
Hardeman County, T.N. Born in December of 1986, he is the youngest
African American to hold a seat as a city councilman in Hardeman County.
In addition to serving as a city councilman, McTizic is also a member of his
local Rotary chapter, the Bolivar General Hospital Healthcare Foundation,
and a proud representative of WoodmenLife (formerly known as Woodmen
of the World). While he is passionate about local politics, his favorite pastime is making memories
with his wife of seven years, Demetria, and their toddler boys Julian Jr., 3, and Jamison, 2. His love
for his family and people in general is what drives him to bring positive change to his community. His
favorite quote, “Be the change you wish to see in the world,” encourages him to continue striving for
success in his political career.

Marlon McWilson

School Board Member
Oakland, California
School Board Member Marlon McWilson is a graduate of the University of
California, Berkeley, where he played football on an athletic scholarship.
During McWilson’s tenure at UC Berkeley, he realized his calling to
education, community work, and mentorship. McWilson was an integral
part of a mentoring program at McClymonds High School in West Oakland.
These experiences led him to enter the teaching profession in the Oakland
Unified School District, where he taught at the elementary and high school levels. Currently, McWilson
is a business owner in Oakland and the associate academic liaison for Cal Football.

Lacey Merica

School Board Member
Omaha, Nebraska

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Lacey Merica was elected in May 2013 to represent Subdistrict 8 on the
Omaha Public Schools (OPS) Board of Education. OPS is the largest school
district in the state of Nebraska, educating around 46,000 students. She
serves on the Finance, Operational Services, and Claims Committee,
and is one of the OPS representatives on the Nebraska Association of
School Boards Board of Directors. She earned her B.S. in biology from the
University of Nebraska-Lincoln and an M.B.A. from the University of Nebraska-Omaha.
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