aftergate Naledi Samela

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with public health leader and community advocate Dr. Naledi Sean Semela ’10. A thoughtful and purpose-driven leader, Naledi has dedicated his career to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging within educational spaces and beyond. He currently serves as Chief Equitable Practices Officer and teaches English at The Browning School in Manhattan, where he works to ensure that institutional practices align with values of equity and student-centered learning. In addition to his work in the classroom, he partners with schools and nonprofit organizations to strengthen their approach to equity, with a focus on communication, leadership development, and organizational strategy. Grounded in the philosophy of ubuntu — “I am because we are” — Naledi’s work centers on the belief that our shared humanity shapes how we learn, lead, and engage with one another. His leadership extends to governance as well, serving as a trustee at both The Town School and Friends Seminary, and contributing to the broader field through his involvement with the NYSAIS Diversity Committee. After Colgate, Naledi earned a Master’s degree in School Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania. At Colgate, Naledi was involved in Brothers and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Art History.