Suzanne White

Dr. Suzanne White is an Assistant Professor Educator in the School of Education at the University of Cincinnati, specializing in higher education and educational leadership. She teaches courses such as 'Higher Education and Educational Leadership,' 'Legal Issues and Law in Higher Education,' and 'School and Community Partnerships.' Her research focuses on student well-being, K-12 community connections, marginalized student support, and education policy.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Economics, Wake Forest University
• Master's in Education Policy, Harvard Graduate School of Education
• Ph.D. in Higher and Postsecondary Education, New York University

Research & Community Engagement: Suzie's work emphasizes fostering belonging in schools, parent engagement, and equitable college access. She leads professional development for educators and collaborates with community leaders to improve marginalized students' outcomes.

Affiliations:

• Ohio Board Member, Teach for America
• Planning Committee, College Board Forum
• Cincinnati Regional Business Committee’s Education Committee

Experience: Previously, she served as Executive Vice President at Leadership Scholars, managing mentoring programs for 50+ institutions, and worked at PeerForward to boost college enrollment for low-income students. She also taught at a Cristo Rey school and served as a college counselor.