Speakers

Purveyor of Don’t Flinch Leadership | Nyah Hamlett serves as the Chief Equity and Development Officer for Montgomery County Public Schools (MD), proudly returning to the community that nurtured her as a student and shaped her educational journey. Under her leadership, the departments of systemwide equity, shared accountability, professional learning, and student conduct and appeals are guided with a focus on enhancing their impact through strategic planning and organizational development. As the former Superintendent of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS), Dr. Hamlett led the district through a transformative era in the midst of the pandemic, marked by courageous leadership and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Under her leadership, CHCCS achieved a record-high graduation rate of 94.8% in 2023, with the largest class of graduates in the district’s history crossing the stage in 2024. Her focus on equity resulted in significant improvements in student performance, with 3rd grade reading proficiency rising over 23 percentage points in the 2023-24 school year alone. Dr. Hamlett is dedicated to ensuring that all students, including those from historically marginalized backgrounds, receive the support and resources they need to succeed.