Dr. Chastity L. Wilson joins NIET with over 20 years of experience in public education. During this time, she has served in various capacities, all of which have permitted her the opportunity to influence the educational experiences of marginalized students. Chastity has also worked to build capacity in district and building-level administrators across Louisiana through the facilitation of a comprehensive leadership development program.

Chastity earned her bachelor's in health and physical education and a certification in special education at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She received her master’s in educational leadership and doctorate in special education at Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.