SOUTHEAST SEATTLE EDUCATION COALITION

What SOUTHEAST SEATTLE EDUCATION COALITION does

Southeast Seattle Education Coalition (SESEC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy coalition founded in 2012 and headquartered at 2524 16th Ave S, Suite 306, Seattle, WA, within the offices of El Centro de la Raza. It coordinates more than 60 community-based organizations and advocates on behalf of 22 public schools in Southeast Seattle, one of the most diverse regions in Washington state, with a stated mission of educational justice for communities of color. Its core programmatic portfolio comprises Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity (SEED), Advocacy and Policy Cohorts, the Data Cohorts Project, a Youth Leadership & Advocacy Program, and a Family Power Building Initiative, supported by research publications including the "Left to Chance: Student Outcomes in Seattle Public Schools" historical analysis and the "Equity at a Crossroads" disparity mapping report.

SESEC operates as a community-led coalition rather than a technology product company. There is no proprietary software platform; the underlying "technology" consists of coalition convening infrastructure, member-led advocacy workflows, and research publications authored by research fellows including a University of Washington School of Education PhD candidate. The organization distributes its services through membership programs, regular coalition meetings, volunteer engagement, community forums, and direct policy advocacy with Seattle Public Schools and the City of Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning. It maintains a presence across Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, and LinkedIn, and publishes an academic blog.

SESEC's business model is donation-driven. As a 501(c)(3) (EIN 81-3543228), it accepts tax-deductible one-time and recurring donations via credit/debit cards, PayPal, ACH, and Google Pay, with checks mailed to its Seattle office. Its 8-person staff is led by Executive Director Liz Huizar and supported by directors of community advocacy, finance and administration, and a Managing Director of Advancement, Communications and Marketing. SESEC is governed by a Board of Directors co-chaired by Sofia Voz and Nimco Bulale, and it is independent of any parent company or institutional investor.

Name

SOUTHEAST SEATTLE EDUCATION COALITION

Legal name

Southeast Seattle Education Coalition

Website

https://sesecwa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Southeast Seattle Education Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit coalition of 60+ community organizations that advocates on behalf of 22 public schools in Southeast Seattle, advancing educational equity through research, policy advocacy, youth leadership, and family empowerment programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Advocacy Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Equity, Access & Inclusion Policy Research (EDADADAF), Education Partnerships for Equity, Inclusion & Gender (EDADALAF)

Keywords

• Education advocacy coalition
• Community organizing services
• Educational equity programs
• Policy advocacy nonprofit
• Youth leadership development

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, SESEC generates revenue through tax-deductible donations from individuals, foundations, and community partners. They accept one-time and recurring donations via credit/debit cards, PayPal, ACH, and Google Pay.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Southeast Seattle Education Coalition is a nonprofit advocacy coalition that convenes community organizations, community leaders, and allies to fight for educational justice for Southeast Seattle students. It delivers programs in educational equity (SEED), advocacy and policy development, data-driven research, youth leadership development, and family power building, while publishing research reports on educational disparities in the region.

Product overview

Southeast Seattle Education Coalition (SESEC) is a nonprofit advocacy coalition rather than a technology product company. The organization operates as a unified advocacy organization offering multiple interconnected programs including SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity), Advocacy and Policy Cohorts, Data Cohorts Project, Youth Leadership & Advocacy Program, and Family Power Building Initiative. These programs work collectively toward educational justice through community organizing, policy advocacy, research publications, and youth/family empowerment. SESEC produces research reports such as the 'Left to Chance' historical analysis and 'Equity at a Crossroads' disparity mapping. The organization does not offer a technology platform or software product but instead functions as a coalition facilitating collective advocacy work among schools, community organizations, parents, and students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity (SEED) A coalition program focused on educational equity and diversity initiatives for SESEC member organizations and the broader Southeast Seattle community.
• Advocacy and Policy Cohorts Coalition cohorts in which member organizations work together on advocacy and policy development for educational justice in Southeast Seattle.
• Data Cohorts Project Data-driven research and analysis initiative examining educational outcomes and disparities in Southeast Seattle to inform coalition advocacy priorities.
• Youth Leadership & Advocacy Program Program developing leadership skills and advocacy capacity among youth in the Southeast Seattle community.
• Family Power Building Initiative Program empowering families in Southeast Seattle to advocate for educational equity and their children's success.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 150 community members engaged in civic dialogue at Seattle Education Forum 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Alliance for EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in SESEC coalition focused on improving education in Southeast Seattle
• Asian Counseling and Referral ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in SESEC coalition providing social services
• Black Education Strategy RoundtablecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlanning partner for Seattle Education Forum 2025; member of SESEC coalition
• Building ChangescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in SESEC coalition
• CHOOSE 180coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization that participated in November Coalition Meeting on Youth School Safety
• City of Seattle, Department of Education and Early LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity department partner; SESEC gave testimony at FEPP Levy Community Conversations
• Community PassagewayscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization that participated in November Coalition Meeting on Youth School Safety
• East African Community ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization and community partner for Seattle Education Forum 2025
• El Centro de la RazacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost organization for SESEC offices; community partner for Seattle Education Forum 2025
• League of Education VoterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlanning partner for Seattle Education Forum 2025; member of SESEC coalition
• Rainier Beach Action CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization that participated in November Coalition Meeting on Youth School Safety
• Rainier ScholarscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in SESEC coalition focused on educational access
• Seattle Council PTSAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Seattle Education Forum 2025; member of SESEC coalition
• Seattle Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSESEC advocates on behalf of 22 SPS schools and works on community partnership reform with the district
• University of Washington, College of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in SESEC coalition; academic research collaboration
• Urban League of Metropolitan SeattlecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Seattle Education Forum 2025
• WA-BLOCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in SESEC coalition
• Washington Youth AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Seattle Education Forum 2025

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rainier Scholars: Seattle-based college access nonprofit serving students of color from Southeast Seattle; comparable in geographic focus, target demographic (students/families of color in SE Seattle), and educational equity mission.
• Alliance for Education: Seattle-based education nonprofit focused on fundraising and advocacy for Seattle Public Schools; comparable in geography, customer base (Seattle schools/district), and mission alignment with SESEC, and listed as an SESEC coalition partner.
• Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle: Seattle-based civil rights and education equity organization serving communities of color; comparable in target demographic, equity mission, and Seattle/South King County geography, and is an SESEC coalition partner.
• Black Education Strategy Roundtable: Education equity advocacy coalition focused on Black student outcomes; comparable coalition model and educational justice mission, planning partner for SESEC's Seattle Education Forum 2025.
• League of Education Voters: Washington statewide education advocacy organization focused on policy, legislative action, and equity; comparable mission (educational justice/policy advocacy), operates at broader geographic scope than SESEC and is an SESEC coalition partner.

Broad incumbents

• United Way of King County: Large regional funder and convener that operates an Education Strategies team supporting racial equity coalitions; comparable in education equity/advocacy mission but at broader scale and with a funder role rather than grassroots coalition model.
• Teach For America: National education equity organization placing teachers in underserved schools; comparable education equity mission at massive scale, but operates a service/talent model rather than grassroots community coalition advocacy.
• Education Trust: National nonprofit advocating for high academic achievement of students of color and low-income students through research, policy, and advocacy; comparable in research-backed equity advocacy but at national scale and with deeper policy research capacity.
• Children's Defense Fund: National child advocacy and education equity organization; comparable mission around educational justice for children of color and low-income families, with a far larger footprint and federal-level policy focus.

Emerging players

• Community Passageways: Seattle-based nonprofit focused on youth violence prevention and reentry, intersecting with SESEC on youth school safety advocacy; SESEC coalition partner with overlapping youth/justice interests.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/sesecwa
• Facebookfacebook.com/sesecwa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southeast-seattle-education-coalition
• Instagraminstagram.com/sesecwa

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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