Speaker's Name
Roger Cleveland

Bio

Dr. Roger Cleveland is a transformational leader and groundbreaking educator and researcher in the fields of diversity, equity, cultural humility and academic innovation. Cleveland has dedicated his life to supporting educators, public institutions and schools to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. His unique experience as a results-driven educator and revolutionary thought leader makes him a sought-after lecturer, teacher and academic consultant.
Dr. Cleveland has spent more than 20 years in K-12, and higher education. His teaching expertise has allowed him to educate students at: Morehead State University, The University of Kentucky (adjunct) , Middle Tennessee State University, Kentucky State University and Eastern Kentucky University. Cleveland has published several equity, inclusion and education-related peer reviewed research articles. He has hosted hundreds of equity, leadership and organizational workshops and lectures nationwide. Additionally, Cleveland is Chair of the Board of Directors, of the nationally known Black Males Working Academy. A program focused on college and career readiness through academics, social-emotional learning and leadership for African American males grades K-12.
BMW Academy received a national award from the Obama Foundation “My Brother’s Keeper Initiative in 2019.
Cleveland’s work and service have earned him various awards and recognitions. In 2014 he was inducted into the Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame. Cleveland was named Professor of the Year by the Kentucky Association of Blacks in Higher Education. He has also received the P.G. Peeples Equity and Excellence Achievement Award. As a professor at Eastern Kentucky University, Dr. Cleveland was dubbed one of the “Teachers Making a Difference.” In 2019, Kentucky State University recognized Cleveland with the President’s Award for Excellence in Research. Governor Beshear appointed Cleveland to the Health Disparity and Equity Technical Advisory Committee in 2022. Cleveland has committed hours of community service in the Lexington, Kentucky area. He is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
Dr. Cleveland is the CEO and President of Millennium Learning Concepts Consulting. A company, which focuses on helping organizations develop inclusive working environments.
Cleveland earned his Doctor of Educational Foundations from the University of Cincinnati in 1998. He also holds a Master’s in the Sociology of Education from Union College and a Bachelors of Degree in Communications at Morehead State University. He is currently a professor in the College of Education at Eastern Kentucky University.
Dr. Cleveland resides in Lexington, Kentucky with his wife Audra and three children, Maya, Taylor and Dorian.

Session List

Cultural Humility: A Viable Approach to Student Success & Belonging - Workshop (Additional Fee Required)
Wednesday, November 29th 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Room: 125 A/B