Raquel Y. Wilson is a 2023-2024 Teach Plus Illinois Affinity Group Facilitator who has been an educator at multiple levels. Her passion is to eradicate racism and remove barriers for all students. Her equity-centered leadership training as a Courageous Conversation Affiliate Practitioner and Racial Equity Facilitator helps her cultivate the conditions for change. She holds an MEd in Educational Leadership and an EdD in Education Administration from Aurora University, including endorsements as a Director of Special Education and Superintendent.