Zakiya Ince grew up in Columbia, Maryland, where she devoted her time swimming, singing, and nannying. She attended Wheaton College and turned her love of educating children into a degree in Elementary Education. For the past couple of years, she taught 5th grade in a public school located in Silver Spring, Maryland. She enjoyed creating safe spaces for historically marginalized students and facilitating their academic and social growth. She is excited to join the MNA team as the PCA Unity Fund Facilitator.