Patricia Brantley is the chief executive officer of Friendship Public Charter School. She is an education reformer, charter school advocate, and supporter of the right of all children to receive a high-quality education. Before joining Friendship, Patricia served in corporate and nonprofit positions, including founder of the Partnership for Academic Achievement; chief development officer and adviser at the National Council of Negro Women; and executive director of the Dance Institute of Washington. Two decades ago, she served with the founding planners of Friendship Public Charter School to create better opportunities for D.C.’s children. Patricia is chair of the Board of the D.C. Charter School Alliance, a Broad Academy alumnus, and a graduate of Princeton University.