Carmina Taylor

Carmina’s grandfather was a Baptist preacher and civil rights leader who founded a branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Her mother followed his commitment to civil and human rights by serving as a leader at the same NAACP, and in 2019, Carmina became the chapter’s president. Her family’s spirit of advocacy and legacy of serving others is what she is most proud of.

Carmina is a consultant for Montgomery County Cultural Proficiency and Equity Student Ambassadors (CPESA) Program in partnership at North Penn High School. In 2020, Carmina founded a statewide advocacy group, the “We Can't Wait PA Statewide Coalition” and coalesced community leaders from rural communities to join other leaders from the suburbs and cities. She is regarded for her relentless pursuit of ensuring young people are exposed to opportunities that uplift and grow their intellect and is a fierce advocate for the most marginalized students across Pennsylvania. As a Scholar she is, “so excited to be working with Yordanos in manifesting my life’s public education advocacy work in Montgomery County. It’s a perfect time to actualize all our passions to serve others in a real impactful way!”