Miriam Cohen

Miriam was born and raised in Chicago and is a proud CPS alum. She has devoted her career to reimagining how schools and systems can better serve their communities, expand opportunity, and empower students to be agents of positive change.

She began her work in education as a teacher at a K–8 school on Chicago’s South Side, where she later served as Director of High School Success, supporting students and families through the transition to high school. Most recently, Miriam worked as an education consultant, partnering with school districts across the country to strengthen organizational strategy, improve student outcomes, and translate ambitious visions into action plans.

Miriam holds a Bachelor of Arts from Tulane University, a Master of Public Policy from the University of Chicago, and a Master of Science in Education from Dominican University.