President & CEO

Haliday Douglas is the Chief Executive Officer of the St. Louis Education Fund, a nonprofit that raises and reinvests community dollars in impactful programming for public school students in St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to his tenure at the Fund, Haliday was the founder and CEO of Sons & Daughters of St. Louis, a 501 (c)(3) consulting group that aimed to help nonprofits and social good initiatives use the lived expertise of community members to design and implement innovative programming. During his 15 years of experience leading to his time at Sons & Daughters of St. Louis, Haliday worked in C-suite manager roles to lead change in policy and practice across five states, including: California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, and Tennessee.

Haliday’s areas of expertise include organizational strategy, K-12 program management, program development, metrics design, talent management, and DEI. In his free time, Haliday serves on a number of nonprofit boards focused on education quality and excellence, in addition to guest lecturing each year on best practices in change management at the Broad Center at the Yale School of Management in New Haven, Connecticut. 

Haliday holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Bowdoin College, and a Master’s in Education Policy and Performance Management from Harvard University.

Chief Operations Officer

Nikki is deeply committed to advancing equity, social justice, and transformative outcomes for students across St. Louis. Her work centers on expanding access and opportunity for communities affected by historical and systemic barriers, while partnering with educators and leaders to challenge the status quo of public education.

Drawing on her experience at the Institute for School Partnership (ISP) at Washington University, where she served as Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives, and Head of School at City Academy, Nikki brings a strong background in collaborative district partnerships and innovative school transformation.  

A proud advocate for St. Louis, Nikki is driven by a deep belief in the city’s young people, educators, and communities, and is committed to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive.

Nikki holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri–St. Louis, a Master of Arts in International Relations from Webster University, and a Master of Social Work with a concentration in Social and Economic Development from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.

Development Database & Operations Officer

Emily believes education is one of the most powerful tools we have to create opportunity and shape a child’s life. Her commitment to education is rooted in the belief that every child deserves access to a quality education and the support they need to thrive.

With almost a decade of experience supporting mission-driven organizations, she brings a background in building relationships with community partners and creating systems that help turn shared goals into meaningful action. At the St. Louis Education Fund, Emily manages the development database and oversees the day-to-day operations that help the team build relationships, grow support, and advance the Fund’s mission.

Bringing both a passion for service and a commitment to education to her work, Emily is grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the St. Louis Education Fund and be part of a team working to make a difference for students in the community.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies with a minor in Ethics and Social Policy from Missouri State University and a Master of Public Administration from Lindenwood University.

Sr. Program Strategy & Implementation Officer 

A native of the Metro East, Vanity has spent her career facilitating community partnerships, and designing arts and education programs, event series, and community-facing initiatives both locally and nationally. 

Prior to joining the St. Louis Education Fund, Vanity served as the Director of Operations at BEOTIS, a boutique talent agency representing artists and writers of color. She also worked independently with artists to help facilitate speaking engagements, book tours, and provide professional support. As an arts and culture producer, Vanity has worked in community programming for COCA (Center of Creative Arts), Rebuild Foundation (Hyde Park-St. Louis), The Saint Louis Art Museum (Romare Bearden Fellow), Youth Speaks, BRIC Arts Media, and her own local initiative, The Dreaming Community Tea House. 

In the community, Vanity is a very active member of her children’s Parent Teacher Organization, her local neighborhood association, and is a board member of a community development nonprofit. 

Vanity holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Truman State University and a Master's Degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She also holds a Master's Degree in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Vanity is a proud parent of Saint Louis Public School students, and resides with her family in South City, where they enjoy digging in their vegetable garden, cooking, playing loud music together, and maxing out their library cards.

Program & Communications Officer

Rachel joined the St. Louis Education Fund in 2024, bringing experience in youth programming and a passion for expanding opportunities for students across St. Louis. She is deeply committed to equitable education and ensuring that every child has access to the tools, resources, and support they need to pursue their goals and thrive. In her role, she supports the Fund’s Literacy and Post-secondary Opportunity portfolios.

Rachel holds a bachelor’s degree from Valparaiso University and a Master of Social Work with a concentration in Social and Economic Development from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.

Special Projects & Grants Officer

Jada joined the St. Louis Education Fund team in 2022, bringing a passion for advancing the well-being and success of children and youth. She is especially passionate about strengthening opportunities for educators and school communities to foster responsive, relationship-driven learning environments where students can thrive.

In her role, Jada supports grant writing and reporting across the St. Louis Education Fund’s three priority areas: Health, Wellness & Safety; PreK-8th Grade Literacy; and 6th-12th Grade Post-Secondary Opportunity. She also helps advance initiatives that strengthen school communities and expand opportunities for students to succeed in school and beyond.

Jada holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and a Master of Social Work with a concentration in Children, Youth, and Families from the Brown School at Washington University.

Fund Account Officer

Program & Special Projects Associate

Rah-Nysha Campbell serves as the Program & Special Projects Associate at the St. Louis Education Fund, where she supports the planning, coordination, and implementation of programs and strategic initiatives that expand opportunities for students across St. Louis. In her role, she works collaboratively with staff, educators, and community partners to advance projects that strengthen school communities and support student success.

Rah-Nysha is passionate about economic development and creating pathways that connect education, workforce opportunity, and community impact. She is currently pursuing a dual Master of Business Administration and Master of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis and expects to graduate in 2027. Through her work and studies, she is committed to advancing equitable outcomes and helping build a stronger future for the St. Louis region.