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Bryan McKinley Jones Brayboy is the Dean of Northwestern University’s School of Education and Social Policy and holds the Carlos Montezuma Professorship in Education and Social Policy. A Lumbee anthropologist, his 25-year career focuses on equity, Indigenous education, and institutional reform. Previously, he served at Arizona State University as Vice President of Social Advancement, President’s Professor, and Director of the Center for Indian Education. He earned his PhD in Intercultural Communication from the University of Pennsylvania (1999) and a BA in Political Science from UNC Chapel Hill (1990).
His research integrates anthropological methods with educational policy, examining how institutional structures impact underserved communities, particularly Indigenous populations. Notable works include studies on tribal nation-building, the Morrill Act’s colonial legacy, and equity in computational education. He co-authored The School Prison Trust (2022) and led efforts to train over 165 Indigenous teachers and 41 PhDs in Native education.
- Awards: National Academy of Education Membership (2018), AERA Fellow (2018), Rosa Parks Award (2017)
- Grants: Supported by NSF, Spencer Foundation, and others.
Brayboy’s work bridges academia and activism, emphasizing cultural humility and systemic change. He co-leads the Spencer Foundation’s Indigenous Education Initiative and advises on national education policy.
