Educational Liaison

Senator Vincent Hughes Office

Jinaki Z. Bright has over twenty-five years of experience in education, as a teacher (elementary, middle and high schools), an administrator (elementary and middle schools), and an Instructional Coach providing professional development to schools locally, nationally and internationally.

She is the educational liaison for the Office of State Senator Vincent Hughes. Jinaki also provides administrative support to the Read to Succeed Philadelphia, a comprehensive, and intentional reading program that provides PreK-3rd grade students and their families with year-round opportunities.

Jinaki graduated from Temple University with a degree in Elementary Education. She earned a M.Ed. in Educational Administration from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. She also has professional certifications in Elementary Education, ESL, Special Education and Education Administration.

Jinaki lives in Philadelphia with her husband, Kamau, a Philadelphia Fire Chief, and their three children.

“Working with a community of diverse professionals and organizations who are advocates for progress and change in higher education that will impact student achievement and success is why it is important for me to be a member of the PASSHE Foundation board.”