James Whitfield, Ed.D.

Dr. James Whitfield is an award-winning education advocate with a passion for creating safe, nurturing, and equitable learning environments which, in turn, help transform communities. His passion includes sharing insightful stories of the power of education, leading with love, integrity, and dignity, overcoming adversity, and fighting with purpose and conviction for truth and justice. Education changed the course of his life and he’s driven by a deep sense of purpose to ensure every student feels seen, heard, valued, and has access to an excellent and equitable educational experience. Over the last several years he has been on the front-lines, pushing back against extremist attacks on public education across the country. His efforts have even led him to testify before Congress.