Because teaching mathematics is infinitely complex and requires a lifetime of study and reflection supported by knowledgeable others, mathematics education leaders are an essential component of systems that are taking seriously the call to educate every student... As a regional director, I will work to ensure that opportunities to promote equity are visible and integrated throughout the ongoing work of the Council including: conferences, workshops, and publications. In addition, I will encourage the Council to explore opportunities to collaborate with other interested groups (e.g., TODOS: Mathematics For All, the Benjamin Banneker Association, NCTM) on projects that specifically target the development of high expectations and effective support systems that will ultimately enable all students to become mathematically literate.