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Nkoyo Effiong Lewis earned a Bachelor of Arts in American Civilization from Brown University and her law degree from New York University School of Law. She grew up in Ogden, Utah. She was raised by Nigerian immigrant parents. She and her husband have two children.

Nkoyo Effiong Lewis is the Founder & Chief Impact Strategist of Iban Isọñ Solutions LLC and the Director of the Law Practice Management Program for the State Bar of Georgia. For two years, she worked as the Principal Attorney for The Effiong Firm LLC. Lewis is also the Founder and Chief Advocate for Change at the DreamBIGGER Movement Inc. She was an associate for Nelson Mullins and Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP. Lewis worked for Teach for America for four years, rising from Corps Member to Program Director. Lewis was a fourth-grade teacher at Hamilton Holmes Elementary School from 2006 to 2008. 

Nkoyo Effiong Lewis ran for Atlanta Public Schools school board At-Large Seat 9 in 2023, but lost.

Promises to advocate for affordable and accessible childcare options, expanded subsidies for low-income families, and the implementation of paid leave policies.

Supports increasing affordable housing options for all income levels, including middle-income families, through policies like mixed-income developments and inclusionary zoning.

Promises to address the affordable housing crisis by incentivizing construction of new units, preserving existing housing, and investing in community land trusts.

Plans to expand access to home ownership for low and middle-income families through down payment assistance and affordable mortgage programs to promote economic stability and address wealth disparities.

Supports investing in education and job training programs focused on AI, technology, and cybersecurity.

Said, "I am committed to ensuring that non one is left behind, and our technological advancements are used to close inequality."

- Promises to advocate for affordable and accessible childcare options, expanded subsidies for low-income families, and the implementation of paid leave policies.
- Supports increasing affordable housing options for all income levels, including middle-income families, through policies like mixed-income developments and inclusionary zoning.
- Promises to address the affordable housing crisis by incentivizing construction of new units, preserving existing housing, and investing in community land trusts.
- Plans to expand access to home ownership for low and middle-income families through down payment assistance and affordable mortgage programs to promote economic stability and address wealth disparities.
- Supports investing in education and job training programs focused on AI, technology, and cybersecurity.
- Said, "I am committed to ensuring that non one is left behind, and our technological advancements are used to close inequality."

Economy

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Said, "I will fight to protect access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including abortion services and contraception, and oppose any attempts to restrict or criminalize reproductive choices."

Believes that "Healthcare is a human right," and plans to advocate for the expansion of Medicaid in Georgia to provide affordable healthcare coverage to individuals who are not covered.

Promises to prioritize investments in preventive and primary care services, mental health resources, and substance abuse programs to "address the root causes of health disparities."

- Said, "I will fight to protect access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including abortion services and contraception, and oppose any attempts to restrict or criminalize reproductive choices."
- Believes that "Healthcare is a human right," and plans to advocate for the expansion of Medicaid in Georgia to provide affordable healthcare coverage to individuals who are not covered.
- Promises to prioritize investments in preventive and primary care services, mental health resources, and substance abuse programs to "address the root causes of health disparities."

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Promises to give parents more agency in their children’s education by supporting transparency in school decision-making processes, expanding parental involvement opportunities, and providing resources to help parents navigate the education system effectively.

Promises to advocate for increased state funding, equitable distribution of resources, and fair teacher salaries to ensure that every student has access to a high-quality education, regardless of their zip code.

Promises to expand support for students with disabilities by investing in specialized staff training, expanding access to assistive technologies, and ensuring that individualized education plans (IEPs) are effectively implemented to meet the unique needs of each student.

Promises to advocate for "the elimination of unfair, racist, and discriminatory discipline practices in schools by exploring restorative justice programs, providing implicit bias training... and promoting alternatives to punitive measures such as suspension and expulsion that disproportionately affect students of color and perpetuate the school-to-prison pipeline."

- Promises to give parents more agency in their children’s education by supporting transparency in school decision-making processes, expanding parental involvement opportunities, and providing resources to help parents navigate the education system effectively.
- Promises to advocate for increased state funding, equitable distribution of resources, and fair teacher salaries to ensure that every student has access to a high-quality education, regardless of their zip code.
- Promises to expand support for students with disabilities by investing in specialized staff training, expanding access to assistive technologies, and ensuring that individualized education plans (IEPs) are effectively implemented to meet the unique needs of each student.
- Promises to advocate for "the elimination of unfair, racist, and discriminatory discipline practices in schools by exploring restorative justice programs, providing implicit bias training... and promoting alternatives to punitive measures such as suspension and expulsion that disproportionately affect students of color and perpetuate the school-to-prison pipeline."

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Nkoyo Effiong Lewis

Nkoyo Effiong Lewis grew up in Ogden, Utah. She was raised by Nigerian immigrant parents. Lewis earned a Bachelor of Arts in American Civilization from Brown University and her law degree from New York University School of Law. She and her husband have two children.

Nkoyo Effiong Lewis is the Founder & Chief Impact Strategist of Iban Isọñ Solutions LLC and the Director of the Law Practice Management Program for the State Bar of Georgia. For two years, she worked as the Principal Attorney for The Effiong Firm LLC. Lewis is also the Founder and Chief Advocate for Change at the DreamBIGGER Movement Inc. She was an associate for Nelson Mullins and Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP. Lewis worked for Teach for America for four years, rising from Corps Member to Program Director. Lewis was a fourth-grade teacher at Hamilton Holmes Elementary School from 2006-2008. 

Promises to address high childcare costs and advocate for affordable and accessible childcare options, expanded subsidies for low-income families, and the implementation of paid leave policies.

- Promises to address high childcare costs and advocate for affordable and accessible childcare options, expanded subsidies for low-income families, and the implementation of paid leave policies.
- Supports increasing affordable housing options for all income levels, including middle-income families, through policies like mixed-income developments and inclusionary zoning.
- Promises to address the affordable housing crisis by incentivizing construction of new units, preserving existing housing, and investing in community land trusts.
- Plans to expand access to home ownership for low and middle-income families through down payment assistance and affordable mortgage programs to promote economic stability and address wealth disparities.
- Supports investing in education and job training programs focused on AI, technology, and cybersecurity.
- Said, "I am committed to ensuring that non one is left behind, and our technological advancements are used to close inequality."

Supports access to abortion and said, "I trust women to decide what is best for them."

Said, "Healthcare is a human right, and no Georgian should be suffering simply due to financial barriers and a broken system."

Plans to advocate for the expansion of Medicaid in Georgia to provide affordable healthcare coverage to hundreds of thousands of individuals who currently fall in the coverage gap.

- Supports access to abortion and said, "I trust women to decide what is best for them."
- Said, "I will fight to protect access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including abortion services and contraception, and oppose any attempts to restrict or criminalize reproductive choices."
- Said, "Healthcare is a human right, and no Georgian should be suffering simply due to financial barriers and a broken system."
- Plans to advocate for the expansion of Medicaid in Georgia to provide affordable healthcare coverage to hundreds of thousands of individuals who currently fall in the coverage gap.
- Promises to prioritize investments in preventive and primary care services, mental health resources, and substance abuse programs to "address the root causes of health disparities."

Promises to empower parents to have more agency in their children’s education by supporting transparency in school decision-making processes, expanding parental involvement opportunities, and providing resources to help parents navigate the education system effectively.

Promises to advocate for "the elimination of unfair, racist, and discriminatory discipline practices in schools by exploring restorative justice programs, providing implicit bias training for educators and administrators, and promoting alternatives to punitive measures such as suspension and expulsion that disproportionately affect students of color and perpetuate the school-to-prison pipeline."

- Promises to empower parents to have more agency in their children’s education by supporting transparency in school decision-making processes, expanding parental involvement opportunities, and providing resources to help parents navigate the education system effectively.
- Promises to advocate for increased state funding, equitable distribution of resources, and fair teacher salaries to ensure that every student has access to a high-quality education, regardless of their zip code.
- Promises to expand support for students with disabilities by investing in specialized staff training, expanding access to assistive technologies, and ensuring that individualized education plans (IEPs) are effectively implemented to meet the unique needs of each student.
- Promises to advocate for "the elimination of unfair, racist, and discriminatory discipline practices in schools by exploring restorative justice programs, providing implicit bias training for educators and administrators, and promoting alternatives to punitive measures such as suspension and expulsion that disproportionately affect students of color and perpetuate the school-to-prison pipeline."

Nkoyo Effiong Lewis ran for Atlanta Public Schools school board At-Large Seat 9 in 2023 but lost.

Lewis and her husband have two children. Lewis has a Doctor of Law from New York University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in American Civilization from Brown University. 

Lewis is Founder & Chief Impact Strategist of Iban Isọñ Solutions LLC and the Director of the Law Practice Management Program for the State Bar of Georgia. For two years, she worked as the Principal Attorney for The Effiong Firm LLC. Lewis is Founder and Chief Edvocate for Change at the DreamBIGGER Movement Inc. She was an associate for Nelson Mullins and Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP. She worked for Teach for America for four years, rising from Corps Member to Program Director. Lewis was a Fourth Grade Teacher at Hamilton Holmes Elementary School from 2006-2008. 

Lewis ran for Atlanta Public Schools school board At-Large Seat 9 in 2023. 

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