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Dr. Donna Elam

President/CEO | Elam Leadership Institute


Dr. Donna Elam

Donna Elam Ph.D. is the founder of a leadership development network, Elam Leadership Institute, providing technical assistance on equity initiatives across government, education, and law enforcement agencies throughout the U.S. and U.S. territories. Or. Elam serves as a Principal Research Associate at Westat EdStudies, Senior Advisor for Equity on the National Comprehensive Center, and is a member of the Technical WorkingGroup (TWG) for the USDepartment of Education’s Fostering Diversity Schools grant program. Some recognitions include the international Gandhi King, Ikeda Award from Morehouse College (Atlanta, GA); the Women’s leadership Award from the University of South Florida; and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director’s Award as a member of the Attorney General’s Hate Crime’s Work Group.


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