Ivory A Toldson Editor & Author

Ivory A. Toldson is a renowned scholar, a tenured full Professor of Counseling Psychology at Howard University, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Negro Education, and Chief of Research for Concentric Educational Solutions. Appointed by President Barack Obama, he previously served as the executive director of the White House Initiative on HBCUs and National Director of Education Innovation and Research for the NAACP. Dr. Toldson’s work consistently bridges rigorous, grant-funded research with a passionate commitment to social justice, challenging conventional narratives and advocating for asset-based approaches. He is ranked among the nation's most influential education scholars by Education Week.