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Dr. Kaia S. Simmons is a native of Baton Rouge but relocated to Atlanta, GA where she remained for twenty years. She returned to Baton Rouge eight years ago when she began working with Volunteers In Public Schools (VIPS) as the Volunteer Director. About a year later, she was promoted to Volunteer and Community Partners Director. In this role, she was responsible for recruiting volunteers and community partners, and sustaining their relationships with East Baton Rouge Parish (EBRP) public schools. Her responsibilities also entailed developing strong relationships with school administrators and elected officials to have a clear understanding of the individual goals and interests of East Baton Rouge Public Schools in order to appropriately place volunteers and community partners. Dr. Simmons has developed and managed many literacy initiatives and special programs, as well as launched Take The Lead, a high school leadership program for three years. She also worked as Legislative Aide to then District 5 Councilwoman Erika Green, now family court judge. This role afforded her the opportunity to forge strong connections with legislators and community leaders which has been an asset for her work at VIPS, and her current corporate and business pursuits. It also put her in direct position to engage with constituents and address community issues and civic issues that directly impact EBRP residents. She is the proud mother of a bright and energetic daughter named Genesis who is her pride and joy. Watching her daughter's learning path has given her a first-hand personal investment in the value of quality public school education, and environmental issues. Dr. Simmons holds a Master's in Public Administration and gained her PhD in Public Policy from Southern University A&M College in 2022. Dr. Simmons is currently the Manager of Public Affairs (MPA) for a major utility enterprise, responsible for the northern river parishes of Louisiana. In this role she forges legislative relationships to impact bills and policies in education and energy. She also manages a budget for charitable giving and contribution request from nonprofits and is responsible for ensuring they are aligned with the CSR and outreach vision of the corporate funder. Genesis Research and Consulting, LLC is her independent business in which she is exercising her skills, talents, and experience to help develop programs and initiatives, offer consultation for nonprofits, and support their efforts to seek funding. Dr. Simmons is a change agent and is doing the work to invest in providing resources and opportunities for the public and a safe, equitable learning environment for our children. She has a vested interest in working with nonprofits and is seeking to support them in carrying out their mission and vision to address community issues.
