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Strategic Media Relations and Crisis Communication Team
Nina Lakhiani
Director, Strategic Media Relations
Nina Lakhiani joined Dallas ISD in February 2019. She primarily assists the department as a media relations representative to field various inquries and produces content for the district's platforms. With a passion and love of writing she prides herself with telling our story. She's also no stranger to sniffing out a good news story. Nina, is the go-to source for helping get your story told with local and national organizations. She brings her knowledge and personal experiences of growing up in Laredo, TX, where she spoke English and Spanish at home, to help serve the students, staff, and families in Dallas ISD.
Phone: (972) 679-6524
Email: nlakhiani@dallasisd.org
Savannah Hale
Coordinator, Strategic Media Relations
Savannah Hale joined Dallas ISD in April 2025. She is passionate about uplifting and inspiring the community by sharing the stories that matter most. Known as our “feel-good story finder,” Savannah brings a reporter’s eye and a storyteller’s heart, using her experience as a former news reporter to spotlight the people and moments that bring joy and connection to the heart of Dallas ISD.
Phone: (945) 353-0868
Email: Sahale@dallasisd.org
A’Nease Linnear
Coordinator, Strategic Media Relations
A’Nease Linnear joined Dallas ISD in August 2022. She joins the team as a media relations coordinator to aid in various news and media inquiries. She prides herself in being the voice of the voiceless with her storytelling capabilities. A’Nease is no stranger to athletics and serves as your go-to source for the sports and English market. Growing up in small town Louisiana, and later graduating as a student-athlete from the University of Houston, she brings along a strong set of interpersonal skills to help better serve the Dallas ISD community.
Phone: (469) 594-8784
Email: alinnear@dallasisd.org
Zully Salgado Olivarez
Coordinator, Strategic Media Relations
Zully Salgado Olivarez joined Dallas ISD in October 2025 as the Spanish market media relations coordinator. A storyteller at heart, Zully brings more than 10 years of experience turning everyday moments into compelling narratives that celebrate student success and uplift the Hispanic community. A former reporter, she’s a pro at researching unique stories, sourcing interviews, filming, editing, and writing. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Zully is passionate about connecting communities, amplifying voices, and making sure the people and moments that matter most shine brightly.
Phone: (469) 909-9424
Email: zsalgadoolivarez@dallasisd.org
Anastasia Reed-Jones
Executive Director, Communication Services
Anastasia Reed-Jones began her Dallas ISD journey as a student and, as a proud alum, returned in 2022 to join the communications team. As a Dallas native, she is passionate about shining a spotlight on the people, stories, and moments that make Dallas ISD extraordinary. With experience in large corporations, higher education, and local government, Anastasia brings expertise in crisis communication, digital media, and traditional public relations. She is committed to sharing the moments that inspire and shape the next generation of Dallas ISD legacies.
Phone: (214) 236-1130
Email: anareed@dallasisd.org
Robyn Harris
Deputy Chief, Communication Services
Phone: (214) 202-6806
Email: robharris@dallasisd.org