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Dr. Tina Pierce currently serves as the Vice President of the Columbus Board of Education. She is a proud Columbus native and graduate of Beechcroft High School. Growing up in a resilient working-class family, she learned that education and hard work are keys to success — a belief she instills in her four children – Andrew, Malcolm, Catherine, and Michelle.

As a servant leader, Dr. Pierce empowers individuals to effect positive transformative change in their communities. She is a tireless advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrating a proven record of expertise and leadership in advancing education. Her commitment extends beyond her local community, where she served as President of the Ohio School Board Association Central Region for two years and currently holds the position of Immediate Past President. 

A proud alumna of The Ohio State University, Dr. Pierce values education, holding a Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science with a Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization in College and University Teaching, a Master of Arts in Political Science, a Bachelor of Arts in Social and Behavioral Sciences with Distinction in Political Science, and a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities with Distinction in African American and African Studies. In 2020, she created the Dr. Tina Pierce Social Justice Scholarship to provide funding to Columbus City School graduates who have demonstrated a commitment to community engagement, social justice, or political activism. In creating the scholarship, she envisioned the formation of sustainable connections between current and past Columbus City Schools leaders. Dr. Pierce continues to leave an indelible mark on our community and beyond, fostering a legacy of social change for generations to come.