ananda de oliveira mirilli, Ed.D.

dr. ananda de oliveira mirilli

ananda de oliveira mirilli is unafraid and unapologetic in their commitment to, and centering of, racial justice from a global & intersectional space, that evokes creativity and innovation in tackling deep seated inequities. They are native of Brazil, and have a long history of working with communities in the U.S. and abroad. At age 14 ananda engaged in social justice movement & advocacy. After moving to the U.S. ananda became an educator and found their passion facilitating learning spaces for individuals, groups and organizations engaging in transformative work. As a skilled facilitator, ananda has engaged with thousands of youth and diverse professionals, building coalition and solidarity. ananda is a beautiful storyteller, a deep listener, and a thoughtful, experienced practitioner who centers love and restorative principles in the work that they do. 

They work for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) as a Project Director of the Educational Equity Leadership Network, a statewide initiative that provides professional learning for Wisconsin educators. ananda is a doctoral student at Alverno College, centering their work around co-creating belonging in learning spaces. They hold a master’s degree in Education Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Wisconsin and a bachelor’s degree in Human Services and Psychology. 

In Madison, Wisconsin, ananda is a former member of the Board of Education of the Madison Metropolitan School District, Nuestro Mundo Bilingual School and Unidos Against Domestic Violence.

Lastly, ananda is a proud and dedicated mother to their 21-year-old daughter Breana.