Educator | Consultant | Speaker | LEADER
Championing educational equity through research,
leadership, and action.
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Dr. Lori Patton Davis
A leading voice in education equity research leadership
Dr. Lori Patton Davis delivers solutions that break barriers and create lasting change in education. Her research and expertise empower institutions or organizations take bold action for transformational change.
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01 | VISIONARY SCHOLAR & THOUGHT LEADER
With over 100 peer-reviewed publications and more than 17,000 citations, a member of the National Academy of Education, a Fellow of the American Educational Research Association and listed among the top 200 most influential scholars shaping educational practice and policy, Dr. Patton Davis’s research isn’t just influential—it’s transformative, shaping policies and practices that shift the educational landscape.
02 | STRATEGIC CONSULTANT & SPEAKER
A highly sought consultant and speaker, Dr. Patton Davis has worked with university presidents, policymakers, and industry leaders to design and implement realistic strategies that drive measurable change.
03 | TRUSTED POLICY & HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERT
Featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, Diverse Issues in Higher Education and dozens of other media outlets, Dr. Patton Davis is a go-to expert for media, policymakers, and institutions seeking real solutions to systemic challenges.
In 2019, Diverse Issues named her among the Top 35 Women in Higher Education
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Equity isn’t a buzzword—it’s a commitment
Dr. Lori Patton Davis brings research-backed strategies that facilitate real change.
From boardrooms to classrooms, Dr. Patton Davis equips organizations with strategies that dismantle barriers and build real institutional change. Let’s develop solutions together!
Powerful, thought-provoking keynotes and interactive workshops that challenge perspectives, spark dialogue, and equip audiences with real strategies for lasting impact.
Bring impactful conversations to your institution or organization.
Research that drives institutional transformation—shaping national policy, rethinking higher education, and giving leaders the data-driven insights to create systemic change.
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Media features
Sharing perspectives rooted in rich experiences
Dr. Patton Davis’s research and insights have been recognized in some of the nation’s most respected publications, including Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, and Diverse Issues in Higher Education. Her work has also been featured in major outlets like The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Houston Chronicle, Indianapolis Star, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, where she provides thought leadership on race, equity, and the evolving landscape of education.
- WBUR Here & Now – "Beyoncé's Renaissance is music to these Black scholars' ears
- Illuminating Intersectionality – Highlighting the contributions of Black women at HBCUs
- Student Affairs NOW Podcast – Lori Patton Davis & Shaun Harper in Conversation
- Student Affairs NOW Podcast – Black Women's Health in Higher Education
- Emmy Award winning Spectrum News documentary – Glass walls: Black experiences in higher education.
Published Works
Shaping education through research & thought leadership
Testimonials
Trusted By Leaders in Education
"Leaders who are serious about diversity, equity, and inclusion don’t just talk about change—they commit to making it happen in every policy, practice, and decision.”
Dr. Patton Davis
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