“Education changed the trajectory of my life. Education gave me the confidence to demand justice and equality. Education pushed me to constantly challenge myself and never stop seeking knowledge!”
Maisha Cole
Maisha has been connected to the Law Center since 2013, became co-director of Legal and Legislative Advocacy in 2020, and Deputy Director in 2023.
Maisha is passionate about combining her love of education and legal expertise to create better opportunities for children, families and child care professionals. Under her leadership, our community education and housing rights projects have grown to serve thousands of people each year. Maisha has deep ties in the community, to legal aid programs, and with staff, and she is well-positioned to advance the Law Center’s mission.
Maisha received her JD degree from UC College of the Law (formerly Hastings) and her bachelor’s degree from University of California, Berkeley. She is an expert in disability, housing and estate planning law, and the proud parent of two amazing teenagers.
