Chinita Allen is an award winning educator, education leader and consultant. She is the President of Cobb County Democratic Women, Director at Large of the Alumnae Association of Barnard College, Columbia University and immediate past president of the United Nations Association of Atlanta. Ms. Allen enjoys working with elected officials and grassroots groups to collectively elevate marginalized voices; especially those who are new to the election process. When Ms. Allen is not advocating, guiding first- time candidates, and impacting legislation, she can be found gardening and spending time with her husband and 3 young adult and teen children.