Dr. Jamal J. Myrick (he/him) is the Director of African Student Programs at the University of California, Riverside, where he champions the success of Black scholars on the campus and in the local community. Dr Myrick holds a bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from Florida State University, a master’s degree from George Mason University, and a Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership from Azusa Pacific University (2019).

Dr Myrick’s dedication to his craft in higher education over 10 years has been recognized with over 100 awards and active memberships in professional organizations like ABCC, WACUHO, NASPA, ACPA, SACSA, and VCCSA. Beyond academics and higher education, Dr Myrick is a published author. His books, Dear Black Dads: Wisdom for Your Journey to Fatherhood (#1 New Release on Amazon) and Parenting is Hard AF: 53 Affirmations for Black Parents Who Struggle, where he uses his journey of parenthood to empower Black families to continue changing the narratives set by society.