Veteran education leader brings decades of experience in curriculum, policy, and community engagement to drive organizational growth
UnboundEd today announced the appointment of Kenya Bradshaw as Chief Growth Officer. In this role, Bradshaw will lead the organization’s growth strategy, expanding UnboundEd’s reach and deepening its impact on educators and students nationwide.
Bradshaw joins UnboundEd from Reconstruction, a nationally recognized organization focused on culturally affirming curriculum design, educator development, and educational programming, where she served as Chief Executive Officer. Under her leadership, the organization expanded its reach through innovative learning experiences, strategic partnerships, and technology-enabled solutions designed to center culture, identity, and academic excellence.
“Kenya is a builder,” said Lacey Robinson, CEO of UnboundEd and CORE Learning. “Throughout her career, she has shown a rare ability to translate bold vision into systems and structures that genuinely serve students and the educators who teach them. As Chief Growth Officer, she will help us reach more communities and strengthen the impact of our work. Her leadership, her insight, and her deep belief in the potential of every single child make her exactly the partner we need at this moment in our growth.”
Bradshaw brings a distinguished record of leadership across the education sector. Prior to Reconstruction, she served as Vice President of Government Affairs and Community Engagement at TNTP, where she led stakeholder engagement, external affairs, and partnership strategies that strengthened relationships among educators, policymakers, philanthropic leaders, and community organizations.
“Kenya understands that grade-level, engaging, affirming, and meaningful instruction is what changes outcomes for students, and she has spent her career making that a reality, from the classroom to the statehouse,” said Linda Chen, President of UnboundEd. “She brings the strategic acumen, the relationships, and the conviction to accelerate our mission and bring our work to far more teachers and students. I could not be more excited to welcome her to our team and to partner with her in this next chapter.”
Earlier in her career, she served as Tennessee Executive Director for Stand for Children, where she worked alongside families, educators, business leaders, and elected officials to advance policies that improved educational opportunities for students across the state. Bradshaw also served as a Community Planning and Development Specialist at The Urban Child Institute, helping advance initiatives focused on early childhood development, family engagement, and community-based solutions that improve outcomes for young children.
“I’ve spent my career working to ensure that every single student has access to the kind of learning that uplifts who they are and prepares them for who they want to become,” said Bradshaw. “UnboundEd’s commitment to giving teachers what they need to deliver that kind of instruction is exactly the work I’m committed to growing. I’m honored to join this team and excited about how far we can reach together.”
In addition to her professional leadership, Bradshaw has served on numerous boards and advisory bodies, including Girl Scouts Heart of the South, the Tennessee Pre-K Advisory Council, Common Ground Memphis, the National Civil Rights Museum, The Mind Trust, The Ghana Educational Collaborative, and the Tennessee Center for Diabetes Prevention and Health Improvement. She was also a founding member of the Education Leaders of Color network. A trusted leader and coalition builder, Bradshaw brings deep expertise in education innovation, community engagement, strategic partnerships, fundraising, organizational growth, and systems change. Her career reflects a steadfast commitment to ensuring that all children—regardless of background or circumstance—have access to the opportunities, resources, and support they need to thrive. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She holds a BS in marketing and an MBA from the University of Tennessee.
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