Lizzette Gonzalez Reynolds

Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE)

Reynolds’ career reflects a deep commitment to education policy and advocacy, including school accountability, college and career pathways, and public and private school choice. Prior to taking the role of commissioner at TDOE, Reynolds served as vice president of policy at ExcelinEd. She also served as deputy legislative director for then-Gov. George W. Bush, special assistant in the Office of Legislation and Congressional Affairs for U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige, regional representative for U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings, and chief deputy commissioner at the Texas Education Agency. Reynolds earned her undergraduate degree from Southwestern University.