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Chakita Patterson, MSW, serves as the Executive Director of United Street Tours, emphasizing African American narratives in city tours. In addition, Chakita is a Board Member at The Educators' Cooperative, fostering professional development for educators, and holds the position of Co-Director for Diversity & Inclusion at MT|SHRM, promoting an inclusive culture within the organization. With experience as a Dean of Students and Founding Associate Dean at KIPP Nashville, Chakita focuses on ensuring access to quality education for Nashville students. Previous roles include Metropolitan Historical Commissioner, working on historic preservation in Davidson County, and Board Member for Walk/Bike Nashville, advocating for a more accessible city. Chakita holds a Bachelor of Science from Middle Tennessee State University and a Master's degree from Radford University.