Speaking Engagements

Inspiring audiences with research-driven insights on educational equity

Motivation & Purpose

Dr. Donald Easton-Brooks is a higher-education executive and scholar-practitioner whose speaking engages educators and institutional leaders on building learning environments where excellence and equity are mutually reinforcing. His work focuses on the practical realities of leading complex educational organizations, aligning academic strategy with student success, strengthening faculty culture and performance, and translating commitments to inclusion into measurable outcomes.
A central thread of his scholarship and leadership is educator workforce priorities, including educator preparation, retention, and pathways to teacher diversity. He also brings a research-informed perspective on “ethnic matching” and culturally responsive learning as levers for academic success, belonging, and long-term educational opportunity.

Speaking Topics

Engaging presentations that bridge research and practice, inspiring educators and leaders to create more equitable educational systems.

Ethnic Matching and Student Achievement

Exploring the research on teacher-student ethnic matching and its impact on academic outcomes, engagement, and educational equity.

Education and Equity in Practice

Practical strategies for implementing culturally responsive practices and creating inclusive learning environments where all learners succeed.

Educational Leadership for Equity

Guiding school leaders in developing systems and policies that promote equity and address achievement gaps.

Diversity in Teacher Recruitment

Evidence-based approaches to recruiting and retaining diverse teaching staff to better serve all students.

Types of Engagements

Dr. Easton-Brooks delivers dynamic presentations tailored to diverse audiences, from intimate workshops to large conference keynotes. Each engagement is customized to meet the specific needs and goals of your organization or event.

Keynote Presentations
Workshop Facilitation
Conference Sessions
Professional Development
Panel Discussions
University Lectures