Portia Reddick White has been a warrior for more than 20 years in the movement helping to motivate, encourage, educate, and influence policymakers. She has implemented bold strategies to eradicate the uneven playing field for people of color and led legislative and advocacy outreach campaigns for the AARP, Transport Workers Union of America, the flight attendants of Southwest Airlines, and the National Education Association. White served as deputy director of public engagement during the 2016 Democratic National Convention. As senior advisor to the late Sen. Harry Reid, White managed a policy portfolio including labor, intergovernmental affairs, faith, and civil rights, bringing policy and people together. She earned a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Education from Oral Roberts University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Baltimore. White boasts numerous accomplishments and was designated Labor Leader of the Year by the National Black Caucus of State Legislators. She serves as a board member on the Committee to Protect California Kids and is an active member of Chief, a network focused on connecting and supporting women executive leaders.