Reighlah Collins joined Disability Rights North Carolina’s education team after graduating from law school in 2018. She grew up in Zebulon, NC, and earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from UNC-Asheville and her law degree from UNC School of Law. Her brother has a developmental disability and sparked her passion for disability justice. During law school, she worked for several NC organizations dedicated to ensuring equity and justice for youth in education, juvenile, and criminal systems. These experiences led her to pursue a career in special education law. Outside of work, she likes to read, cook for people, and spend time with her family.
