Leadership and Experts

Dr. Nickolas H.B. Dawkins

CEO and Founder

Dr. Nick is a nationally recognized leader, trainer and catalyst for urban education reform. Nick has fifteen years of experience in teaching and school administration giving him deep insight, inspiration, and commitment to the students he serves. As an educator and school leader, Nick has tirelessly worked to close achievement gaps and increase access and equity to experiences that create significant impacts in the lives of students from various cultures. Nick is a frequent contributor to national initiatives empowering great people, engaging families and communities, and effectively managing resources to increase student achievement and high quality educational outcomes.

Reach Nick at https://linktr.ee/drwow2024 or nickolasdawkins@live.com

Alex T. Johnson

President and Founder

Alex is a former diplomat and Obama Administration appointee in national security with expertise in multilateral diplomacy, human rights, and fundamental freedoms. Alex has extensive experience in private philanthropy, international advocacy, as well as facilitating government and civil society partnerships with diverse identity communities. His work as a foreign policy professional managing high-profile exchanges and public speaking has taken him to over 70 countries, including living more than 3 years in Austria. He is a leader in international racial justice mobilization and solidarity. Reach Alex https://alextjohnson.com/ or https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexthomasjohnson/

Jacqueline Dawkins

COO and Founder

Jacqueline is a long time, innovative educator, supporting thousands of teachers and students in their educational and professional journeys. She has committed her life’s work of instilling a love of learning within all those she serves. She brings inventive and creative solutions to classrooms, schools and communities, coupled with strategic planning and systems implementation. Jacqueline understands the importance of human centered design and how through the lens of the user, true systematic change can occur. As a distinguished educator, Jacqueline has succeeded in creating equitable, fun, successful opportunities to everyone. Reach Jacqui at @MrsDawkins720 or jacqui@civitismo.com