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YEO NATIONAL CONVENING 2016

MELISSA ROBINSON School Board Member
Kansas City, Kansas

Melissa Robinson represents the 4th District and serves as treasurer on the Kansas City Public
Schools Board of Education. Robinson has been instrumental in increasing teacher accountability,
promoting transparent government, championing effective use of Title I funding, and raising
awareness of environmental and health issues impacting educators, students, and families.
Robinson is a Robert Woods Johnson Fellow, and is currently employed with the Black Health
Care Coalition. Melissa is leading efforts to address the social determinates of health, ensuring
the organization is making a significant impact on reducing health disparities in the areas of
hypertension, infant mortality, diabetes, breast and prostate cancer, and childhood asthma.
Robinson obtained a B.S. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and an M.B.A. from
Webster University. 

ARMANDO RODRIGUEZ Trustee
Canutillo, Texas

Armando “Mando” Rodriguez is serving his third term on the Board of Trustees, where he has
served as president, vice president, and secretary. He is also involved on a variety of education
boards in the state of Texas,