Jonaz Byrd

Born and raised in Detroit, Jonaz is an educator, nonprofit leader, and adjunct professor dedicated to transforming lives through the magic of education. A proud Detroit Public Schools graduate, she credits her passion for learning to the teachers and mentors who inspired her to serve others. After earning degrees in Elementary Education and Educational Leadership, she taught in both Chicago Public Schools and our beloved DPSCD before pivoting to leadership at City Year Detroit, where she has demonstrated a proven ability to develop leaders, strengthen school partnerships, and cultivate community collaborations, including an annual Detroit Lions literacy initiative serving hundreds of students each year. She also teaches English at Arizona College of Nursing. A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated for more than 17 years, she currently serves as Assistant Recording Secretary for the Detroit Alumnae Chapter.