Angela Allie

Angela Allie joined the IFL as its executive director in 2022. She has more than 20 years’ experience in systemic school change, culturally relevant teaching, and professional learning for racial equity in K to 12 settings. Prior to joining the IFL, she was the executive director of Pittsburgh Public Schools’ Equity Office, where she worked to ensure educational equity across all PPS schools as part of the district’s equity plan. Before that, Angela was the principal of Propel Andrew Street High School. She began her career as an English teacher at Pittsburgh Oliver High School, where she helped implement culturally relevant instructional teaching.

Angela obtained both her master’s degree in Secondary Education and bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Hampton University. She received the Equity Leadership Recognition Award from the Summit for Courageous Conversation and was K. LeRoy Irvis pre-doctoral fellow at the University of Pittsburgh and an inaugural graduate student fellow with the Duquesne University Center for Educational Leadership and Social Justice.

A Pittsburgh native, Angela has been recognized for her vision, leadership, exceptional achievements, and service. Over the years, she has been named a 50 Women of Excellence recipient, a Fab 40 by the New Pittsburgh Courier, a Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Leader, and a Barbara L. Jackson Scholar.