Who we are

Dr. Roger Cleveland is a transformational leader, groundbreaking educator, and researcher in the fields of diversity, equity, cultural humility, and academic innovation.

He has spent over 20 years in K-12 and higher education. Cleveland was the Director of the Division of Equity and Federal Programs at the Kentucky Department of Education. His teaching expertise has allowed him to educate students at Morehead State University, The University of Kentucky (adjunct), Middle Tennessee State University, Kentucky State University, and Eastern Kentucky University.

Cleveland has published several equity, inclusion, and education-related articles. He has hosted numerous nationwide equity, leadership, and organizational workshops and lectures. Cleveland is Chair of the Board of Directors of the nationally known Black Males Working Academy, a program focused on college and career readiness through academics, social-emotional learning, and leadership for African-American males in grades K-12.

Cleveland has partnered with hundreds of school districts, universities, agencies and companies.

Recognitions for his work include:

• Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame inductee

• Professor of the Year by the Kentucky Association of Blacks in Higher Education

• P.G. Peeples Equity and Excellence Achievement Award

• “Teachers Making a Difference” Award from Eastern Kentucky University

• President’s Award for Excellence in Research from Kentucky State University

• Health Disparity and Equity Technical Advisory Committee appointed by Governor Beshear

• Morehead State University Alumni Hall of Fame

• Jefferson County Public Schools (Louisville, Ky), Equity Hall of Fame

Dr. Cleveland resides in Lexington, Kentucky, with his wife Audra and three children, Maya, Taylor, and Dorian.

He is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.