A proud 2023 LatinxEd Fellow and fourth-grade teacher, Emily Banks is passionate about creating classrooms where every student feels seen, supported, and empowered to succeed. As a proud North Carolina Latina, she knows firsthand the importance of education advocacy and culturally affirming leadership. Inspired by LatinxEd’s mission, she is committed to helping shape a stronger future for students across the state and believes that investing in educators and communities is key to creating lasting change.