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A real estate investor and education advocate with a background in early childhood education, child and family psychology, and college access, Jackie graduated from the University of Georgia with her bachelor’s degree, then received a master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta. She later graduated with a Master of Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. In her free time, Jackie writes for Harvard Business Review, in which she has published various articles and book chapters. She also coaches figure skating at Center Ice in Atlanta and serves on Skyland Trail’s adolescent advisory council.
Isha Damani Isha Damani and husband, Anil, have twins in the Third Grade at Trinity. Nora and Adam began their Trinity Experience when they were in Pre-K. Isha says, “It is such a privilege to serve on Trinity’s Board of Trustees and contribute to creating the best possible environment for our future generation of learners and leaders.” Being an elementary-only school, Trinity has the ability to allocate all of its resources and efforts toward children at this fundamental learning age range, and Isha believes that to be the School’s greatest strength. She also believes that keeping children healthy and safe has been a core strength of Trinity’s. Isha has enjoyed being an active volunteer at Trinity and has served as a media center volunteer, a Room Parent, and a Spotlight on Art volunteer. She also enjoys organizing events to celebrate diverse cultures and holidays in the classrooms. Additionally, Isha and Anil currently serve on the Inspire Excellence campaign committee and have been wonderful advocates for the facility enhancements happening on campus. In addition to Trinity’s Board of Trustees, Isha serves on the boards for two other nonprofit organizations. She is the lead relationships manager for the Aga Khan Foundation’s Southeastern region and a founding member of 27 Cares. Isha has a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Behavioral Science and a Master of Business Administration. She is a consultant for commercial real estate at 27th Group Properties and organizes and promotes events to uplift and empower children and women in diverse communities.
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Winnie Smith Winnie Smith and her husband, Brendan, are the proud parents of two Trinity students, Fifth Grader Barrett and Fourth Grader Winston. Winnie joins Trinity’s Board of Trustees after serving in many volunteer roles at the School, including Trinity School Parents’ Association President and Vice President, Grade Level Representative, Room Parent, Uniform Committee Chair, Trinity Fund Class Caller, and Grade Level Community Service Coordinator. Winnie believes that Trinity has done an excellent job striking the right balance between meeting its near-term goals for any given academic year and remaining focused on preparing for the future. She says, “I have enjoyed serving in a number of volunteer roles at Trinity to help ensure our children’s experiences are the absolute best during the school year. I am now excited to have the opportunity to contribute to shaping the policies and strategies of our school for the long term so that Trinity remains the leader in early childhood education for many years to come.” Winnie knows firsthand that there are so many wonderful things about Trinity, and she believes the unique elementary-only environment and the strong sense of community are truly special. “Trinity is a place where young children are cherished and feel welcomed, loved, and accepted,” she says. “When combined with the rich educational experiences provided by our amazing teachers, administrators, and staff, our children are provided with all the necessary support they need to build a strong foundation for the future.” Winnie was raised in Pennsylvania, attended Blair Academy in New Jersey for high school, and received a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Bucknell University. She currently serves as senior vice president of investor relations and corporate sustainability at Global Payments in Atlanta.