Renae Bryant

Dr. Renae Bryant is an educational leader and author based in Southern California who serves as director of plurilingual services at the Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD), where she oversees dual language and world language programs and works to expand student access, opportunity, equity, and success. She is the co-author of The Ed Branding Book: How to Build Educational Leadership with Social Influence (2024), written with Lynette White, which focuses on branding and social influence as critical tools for K–12 educational leaders.

Bryant is a recognized presenter and thought leader in multilingual education and equity-focused initiatives and has also taught as an adjunct professor at California State University, Fullerton, and the University of La Verne. She holds a doctorate in organizational leadership from the University of La Verne and has completed additional leadership training through superintendent academies at USC, Stanford, and Azusa Pacific University. Her work has been honored with multiple awards, including the 2024 CABE District Administrator of the Year, the 2023 Woman of Distinction Award (Senate District 34), and a National Leading While Female Icon Award.