Katharine Boraz

Katharine Boraz is a dedicated legal professional currently serving as a Civil Rights Team Legal Fellow at Equip for Equality since August 2023. Previously, Boraz held the position of Legal Intern at the same organization from January 2022 to May 2023. Prior legal experience includes internships at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and the Northern District of Illinois, as well as a role as a Professional Writing Scorer at Pearson. In the field of education, Boraz contributed as a Middle School English Teacher and Intervention Specialist at Challenge to Excellence Charter School and served as a Substitute Teacher with Douglas County School District. Boraz's journey in education began with Teach for America, where roles included both a Middle School English Teacher and Operations Coordinator. Academic credentials include a Juris Doctor from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, a Master of Science in Secondary Urban Education from The Johns Hopkins University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and English from the University of Colorado Boulder.