The College of Education is thrilled to announce Dr. April Warren-Grice, Ph.D. '14 EPOL, as the featured speaker at our 2024 Convocation Ceremony.
She is the founder and CEO of Liberated Genius, LLC, an educational consulting company supporting educational leaders with liberatory pedagogy and collaborative advocacy opportunities for Black youth and educators. She also serves as the Director of Research & Organizational Learning at InPower Institute, which focuses on advancing a more just and vibrant world through community healing and well-being initiatives that unleash people, community, and organizational power.
A highly regarded research practitioner and educational equity visionary, Dr. Warren-Grice believes wellness is social justice and takes a holistic approach to developing the mind, body, and spirit. She serves as a bridge of connection for advocates and practitioners wanting to move from theory to practice.
In addition, she creates communities of practice among academics, educators, wellness practitioners, and the people they serve. Her career in education spans more than 20 years and includes service as a high school English teacher and administrator, assistant professor, professional development coordinator, and educational consultant.
