Emerald Becker has over 15 years experience helping DC families, particularly from underserved communities, navigate the school choice process. Emerald is the current Deputy Chief, Enrollment and Attendance for the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). In this role Emerald oversees all aspects of enrollment growth and operations for DCPS. Under Emerald’s leadership, DCPS has achieved the highest enrollment since 2006 and a full post-COVID recovery. Emerald also oversaw the lowest enrollment audit loss ever recorded. Emerald is excited to learn from her peers across the country and experts in the field to further advance enrollment efforts throughout the District.