Celebrate Life: Ali Dieng

Ali Dieng is the Building Bright Futures Regional Manager supporting the Chittenden, Central Vermontand Franklin and Grand Isle regions. Ali is the founder and former Manager of the Burlington School District Parent University Program where he engaged parents, educators and community partners. Ali is committed to building more equitable and accessible systems and brings his expertise engaging diverse perspectives; especially those from different socio economic & cultural backgrounds. Ali is the co-founder of the Vermont New Americans Advisory Council VNAAC, an organization working to increase civic engagement and a sense of belonging among the New American population. Ali is a third time elected Burlington City Councilor and the chair of the Racial Equity Inclusion and Belonging Committee REIB for the City of Burlington. He resides in Burlington with his wife, Angela, and their two daughters.