Oak Park Elementary School District 97 announced the appointment of Natacia Campbell Tominov as the new assistant superintendent of human resources and equity.
Campbell Tominov started her new position as of April 1.
Her appointment came following a vote of approval during the D97 Board of Education meeting on March 19.
Campbell Tominov comes to D97 with 22 years in the education field, having served as a teacher, adjunct professor, professional development provider, and building administrator amongst other positions. More recently, Campbell Tominov was the assistant superintendent for human resources and labor relations at Joliet Public School District 86, where she oversaw the hiring processes, retention, and recruiting.
“To transform the district in the manner called for in our equity policy, we are going to need to build next-edge systems,” said Supt. Ushma Shah in a press release. “As a leader with significant experience in both school operations and curriculum and instruction, Dr. Campbell Tominov is the ideal leader to join our team in this unique role.”
Campbell Tominov began her career with a bachelor’s degree in science and secondary education from Trinity Christian College and continued her education with both a master’s degree in educational leadership from Concordia University and an educational doctorate in administrative leadership in teaching and learning from Walden University. Campbell Tominov also holds a superintendent endorsement as well as a certificate from the Human Capital Leaders in Education program.
Through her career, Campbell Tominov had done extensive work “building systems that advance diversity, equity and inclusive practices,” and currently serves as the DEI Committee chair for the Illinois Association of School Personnel Administrators while supporting the DEI and Scholarship committees for the American Association School Personnel Administrators.
“Oak Park’s commitment to and policy for equity not only aligns with my values but speaks to the kind of dedicated work it takes to address diversity and equity at an organizational level,” Campbell Tominov said. “In my role as D97’s equity lead, I will be collaborating with the superintendent and all staff to ensure that equity is embedded in who we are and all that we do.”