Dr. Tricia Braxton - "Standing for Something"
Erika Washington celebrates Women’s History Month on Sticky Note Conversations and frames education as part of reproductive justice, emphasizing safe, well-resourced schools and accurate curriculum. She interviews Dr. Tricia Braxton, an HBCU graduate, former New York City police officer, longtime Nevada resident, and first-time elected member of the Nevada State Board of Education representing District 1. Braxton shares why her family moved to Las Vegas, how Emerge Nevada helped her find her political voice, and why representation and accountability motivated her to run. She explains Nevada’s education governance structure, including the difference between local school boards, the Nevada Department of Education, and the 11-member State Board, and how the public can follow meetings, livestreams, and submit comment. Braxton discusses how rankings depend on criteria and funding, how law enforcement and family experiences shape her approach, and the legacy she hopes to leave.
https://www.triciabraxton4nv.com/
https://doe.nv.gov/boards-commissions-councils/publicmeetings/
https://www.triciabraxton4nv.com/
https://doe.nv.gov/boards-commissions-councils/publicmeetings/
- (00:00) - Introduction
- (00:57) - Welcome & Guest Introduction
- (06:08) - Why Las Vegas?
- (09:11) - Running for Office
- (10:48) - Emerge Program
- (15:40) - Goals on the State Board
- (18:21) - School Choice & Individualized Education
- (24:26) - Nevada's Education Rankings
- (29:48) - State Board Structure & Function
- (39:34) - Policy vs Implementation
- (50:00) - Tricia's Mom - Breaking Barriers in NYPD
- (54:25) - Being the First
- (58:13) - Law Enforcement Background & Education
- (01:09:58) - Board Meetings & Public Engagement
- (01:12:49) - Who is Dr. Tricia?
- (01:14:54) - The American Dream
- (01:16:51) - Legacy
- (01:19:50) - Closing
Creators and Guests
Guest
Dr. Tricia Braxton
r. Tricia Braxton has called Clark County, Nevada, her home for over 21 years. Leveraging her professional and community experiences, she promotes improving student success in and out of the classroom, attracting and retaining qualified educators, and enhancing school safety. As a senior coordinator at the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Dr. Braxton cultivates strategic partnerships to enrich classroom instruction through hands-on learning. Before moving west, Dr. Braxton lived in New York, where she was born and raised. As a New Yorker, she served her community as a New York City police officer, which deepened her understanding of positive community engagement intricately aligned with community values. Dr. Braxton obtained her undergraduate degree from Howard University and her master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She is committed to fostering safe, thriving learning environments for all. Dr. Braxton is honored to serve as an ELECTED member of the Nevada State Board of Education for District 1, having earned the trust and support of her community with a decisive victory in 2024. She is a member of fraternal, service, and professional organizations, including: ● Phi Kappa Phi Academic Honor Society ● National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. ● Alumni Associations of Howard and the University of Nevada Las Vegas ● Las Vegas Area Council Scouting America- Nevada and Arizona Chapter Dr. Braxton remains deeply connected to the concerns of young people by engaging with her two daughters (dynamic young women in their 20s) and other youth in the community to discuss the issues that matter most to them. Dr. Braxton’s Amplifying Youth Voices workshops empower youth to engage in civic life. She also adds that she and her fiancé make a dynamic duo, and she looks forward to their next vacation together!
