Imani Edwards
Director of Public Affairs, Taft Stettinus & Hollister LLP
Governance Committee Chair
Imani Edwards, a proud native from Cleveland, Ohio, began her career serving Ohio’s 11th congressional district in the office of Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge. Following her time on Capitol Hill, she joined the Biden-Harris Administration at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), where she played a key role in leading and supporting national strategic engagements that advanced HUD’s priorities.
In 2024, Imani joined Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP as Director of Public Affairs where she collaborates with a multidisciplinary government relations team, representing diverse clients across federal, state, and local levels. Her work focuses on building private-public partnerships and advancing initiatives in housing, education, and government sectors.
Beyond her professional career, Imani serves on the national board of directors for YWCA USA, a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women. She also sits on the board of directors for Ohio University’s Alumni Association, where she strengthens connections amongst students, campus partners, and over 275,000 alumni.
Imani is deeply passionate about fostering equity through strategic partnerships that expand and create opportunities for underserved communities and populations.