Davida Scott was inducted into the Emerging Leader Category in 2023.
Davida Scott is a teacher at the Hayward Adult School. Emboldened by the grief of losing students to gun and gang violence, she founded the Raising Leaders program to provide at-promise youth with the support they need to thrive. Through life skills workshops and internships, Ms. Scott has changed the trajectory of hundreds of young lives. She has dedicated her career to raising up an inclusive workforce for our community and nation.