Dalia Wimberly joined TRC as the Director of Programs and Partnerships in 2024. In 2025, she transitioned to the role of Executive Director. With over 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience, her professional journey has been marked by a dedication to advancing educational equity and social justice for underserved students and communities, making a profound impact on the lives of thousands of children and families along the way. Dalia’s expertise spans strategic planning, family outreach, community engagement, and educational advocacy.
Before joining TRC, Dalia served in a variety of executive leadership roles, including Chief Program Officer at The Emily Krzyzewski Center, Chief Executive Officer of RaeBrown Educational Consulting, and Director of Equity and Engagement at Ready for School, Ready for Life. In these roles, her strategic leadership, program development acumen, and strong interpersonal skills have allowed her to cultivate meaningful relationships and partnerships that created and improved much-needed opportunities and resources for youth, families, and communities.
Dalia’s passion and commitment to her community are also demonstrated through her community service and leadership involvement. She volunteers her time serving on the Board of Directors for Kestrel Heights Charter School in Durham, NC and serves her church at the Summit Brier Creek Campus. Dalia’s proficiency in Spanish, along with her strong communication skills, enhances her ability to connect with and serve diverse communities, organizations, and institutions.
Dalia graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Social and Economic Justice from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She earned her master’s degrees in education and public policy from North Carolina State University and Duke University.
In her free time, Dalia enjoys DIY projects, reading self-improvement books, listening to music, and spending time with her partner, Drew, their three sons, ages 3 to 18, and their three dogs.
