THE OPTIMIST: How Jerell Blakeley Hopes to Help Reimagine Public Education in Ohio
When Jerell Blakeley walks through the headquarters of the Ohio Education Association in Columbus, he carries with him an unmistakable…
A native of Trenton, New Jersey and now a resident of the Buckeye State, Jerell Blakeley serves as the Assistant Executive Director–Program for the Ohio Education Association—the state’s largest union. In this senior leadership role, he is a key member of OEA’s Executive Management Team, helping guide the strategic direction of an organization representing more than 120,000 educators across Ohio. In addition to his role at OEA, Jerell serves as an Adjunct Professor in Indiana University’s well regarded Labor Studies program.
Accomplished union government relations executive with a successful track record of results in governance, government relations, diversity, equity and inclusion, education, organizing, research, unionism, government, and urban affairs on the local, state, and federal levels. Experienced board of director member.
A member of OEA’s Executive Management Team, Jerell oversees the GR, EMPRA and Communications departments for Ohio largest union.
As the inaugural director of Government, Community, and Racial and Social Justice for the Indiana State Teachers Association, Jerell overview Government Relations and Racial and Social Justice work for Indiana’s largest union.
Jerell led government relations efforts for South Jersey for the NJEA, NJ’s largest union.
A gubernatorial appointee, Jerell led constituent relations for NJ’s premier Temporary Disability Insurance program.
When Jerell Blakeley walks through the headquarters of the Ohio Education Association in Columbus, he carries with him an unmistakable…
As the youngest professional staff member of the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), Jerell Blakeley has spent his entire life looking…
The morning sun cast a golden hue over the bustling streets of Trenton as Jerell Blakeley made his way to…
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