Dr. Kevin Wright (he/him), a proud native of Las Vegas’ Historic Westside and descendant of African, Creole, and Indigenous ancestry, was raised with Louisiana southern values instilled by the love and labor of Black womxn. As a proud TRIO alum, Kevin serves as faculty at Southern New Hampshire University, and has dedicated his career to raising consciousness, building equity-centered skills, and developing strategies that shift organizational cultures and systems to better serve historically marginalized communities. His work is rooted in a deep commitment to racial justice, equity, and inclusion, advancing change one system at a time.

An award-winning educator, best-selling author, and public speaker, Dr. Wright has reached over 100,000 learners across five continents through teaching, consulting, and training. His scholarship and practice span culturally responsive leadership, social justice education, and financial literacy. Recognized by Forbes, Bank of America, Buzzfeed, and commended by two former U.S. Presidents, Kevin’s impact bridges education, equity, and social transformation. Kevin holds a bachelor’s degree from Northern Arizona University, a master’s degree from Lewis & Clark College, and a doctorate from Northcentral University (now known as National University).