Leul Dawit

Leul Dawit is a rising junior at Northwood High School and serves as the 49th Student Member of the Montgomery County Board of Education for the 2026–2027 school year.

As Student Member of the Board, Mr. Dawit represents the interests and perspectives of more than 155,000 students across Montgomery County. He brings extensive experience in student leadership, educational advocacy, and community engagement, developed through years of service in student government and countywide organizations. Prior to his election, he served on the Student Member of the Board’s Advisory Council as Historian and Boundary Studies Deputy, as Historian of the Montgomery County Regional Student Government Association, and as a certified workshop presenter for the Maryland Association of Student Councils.

Mr. Dawit has been an active advocate for students at both the local and state levels, testifying before the Montgomery County Board of Education and the Maryland General Assembly on issues affecting public education. His leadership extends to numerous student-led and community organizations, including Eco MoCo, Student FAIR, MoCo4Change, and Knine Rescue, where he has worked to strengthen civic engagement and expand opportunities for student participation.

During his term, Mr. Dawit is focused on strengthening communication between students and decision-makers, advancing improvements to school infrastructure and student services, supporting student well-being and mental health initiatives, and promoting equitable access to educational opportunities for all students. He is committed to ensuring that student voices remain central to Board deliberations and policy decisions.

In addition to his public service, Mr. Dawit is an accomplished musician. He serves as co-captain of his school’s drumline, performs as a percussionist in the symphonic ensemble, and has been selected as a member of Montgomery County’s Senior Honors Band. Outside of school, he enjoys photography and recreational basketball.

Mr. Dawit is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections with students throughout Montgomery County and believes that student engagement is essential to building a stronger educational system. Through his service on the Board, he seeks to empower young people to participate in civic life, advocate for their communities, and help shape the future of public education.