Rupen Fofaria serves as the director of operations and policy for the North Carolina State Board of Education, where he supports the Board’s strategic planning and governance work to strengthen public education across the state. He previously reported on education policy for EdNC.org and is a licensed attorney with experience in corporate and intellectual property law. His work focuses on helping the Board navigate policy decisions that support public schools and the Department of Public Instruction’s ability to serve students, educators, and communities across North Carolina.