Ranette L. Releford

Ranette L. Releford, MPS, currently serves as a Senior Labor Relations Specialist at Syracuse University and as Commissioner of Education for the Syracuse City School District. In addition to these roles, Ranette is involved with L.O.T.U.S., providing mentorship and professional development for women aged 13-25, and works as a Birth Doula with Hazel’s Blessing to support individuals through pregnancy and postpartum. Ranette's experience includes significant legal roles, such as Administrator for the Citizen Review Board and various positions in litigation support at firms like Bousquet Holstein PLLC and the Olinsky Law Group. Educational credentials include a Master's Degree in Professional Studies from The George Washington University, with additional certifications and degrees from Syracuse University and Western Kentucky University in Paralegal Studies and Corporate Organizational Communications.