Stephen McClain

Stephen is a dynamic leader, facilitator and executive coach with nearly 20 years of experience advancing educational equity and improving student outcomes in underserved communities. Known for his ability to listen deeply, engage with curiosity and build trusting relationships, Stephen brings insight, warmth and a sense of purpose to every engagement. He is most energized when collaborating to solve complex challenges that enable individuals, leaders and teams to thrive.

As Partner of Education Equity Partnerships and Engagements at The Management Center (TMC), Stephen leads high-impact consulting engagements, partnering with CEOs and leadership teams to build more equitable, results-oriented organizations. His approach focuses on aligning strategic goals with management practices, ensuring sustainable growth and inclusive leadership.

Previously, as Chief of Schools for a large charter network and Principal of a high-performing school, Stephen honed his expertise in change management, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, people management and development, while cultivating positive, mission-driven organizational cultures.