Ms. Gwen E. Samuel is a mom of a child that attends a Connecticut public school. She is also an education freedom and social justice advocate. In addition, she is a community relations consultant with a national reach. Ms. Samuel has founded three Connecticut community-based organizations on her advocacy journey. The Connecticut Parents Union (CTPU); the State of Black Connecticut Alliance; and, the Meriden Kids Walk Safe Coalition \u2013 Safe Routes to School Initiative. Furthermore, in her advocacy role, Ms. Samuel has championed two historical parent empowerment bills that became law in Connecticut.