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Fedden Amar
Washington Alliance for Better Schools
Family Engagement Program Coordinator
Fedden was born and raised in Seattle, WA. Her parents emigrated to the U.S. from Eritrea in the 1980s.Their life experiences, in addition to her own as a first-generation American woman of color, have fueled her passions and desire to work in equity and social justice from a young age. She believes equity must be integrated as a primary part of the foundation of all organizations. Fedden has a background in community outreach, marketing, and communications–specifically for organizations that center historically underserved populations. She joined the WABS team in 2020.Fedden holds a B.A. in Communication Studies from Western Washington University and recently completed her M.A. in Communications with a focus on Communities and Networks at the University of Washington. In her free time, she likes to channel her artistic side as a form of self care.