Lyons Sanchezconcha

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Lyons Sanchezconcha is an educator for Richmond Public Schools with expertise in student retention, dropout prevention, and student support services. He is a data-driven problem solver who leads with trust-building and establishing meaningful relationships. Having previously served in roles in college access, academic advising, implementing restorative practices, and as a classroom teacher, Lyons is passionate about the equitable expansion of opportunities to students and their families in Richmond and all across the Commonwealth.

His passion for service extends beyond his work in the schools and into representation on various boards for state and local nonprofits and government initiatives. Having served on large scale task forces for the City of Richmond and on commissions for the Secretary of Education and Virginia Department of Education, Lyons prides himself in bringing the Latino and immigrant perspective to the decision making table. He is fortunate to have been recently elected President of the Virginia College Access Network and to serve as Chair of the Virginia Latino Advisory Board, a state board that advises the Governor and his administration.

Lyons was born in Lima, Peru, raised in Northern Virginia, and has lived in Richmond since 2016. After getting his associates degree at Northern Virginia Community College, he graduated from the University of Virginia, and in 2023, he will complete his Masters in Education on Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Richmond. Lyons is incredibly proud and humbled to be a trusted community leader and advocate. He gets his inspiration and his passion to serve from his loving and hard-working family.