Dr. Chaka Felder-McEntire
Dr. Chaka Felder-McEntire is a seasoned professional development consultant and a distinguished education administrator with an impressive career spanning over two decades.
As an accomplished education administrator, she has honed her leadership and motivational skills, making her a driving force in the field.
Dr. Felder-McEntire is a certified Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professional, underlining her commitment to promoting inclusive environments in education. Her competence in trauma-informed practices, counseling, and college and career readiness equips her with the knowledge needed to guide students and educators toward success.
Dr. Felder-McEntire established Higher Elevations Consulting, with a core mission to elevate the standards of educational practices by fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Belongingness (DEIB) within school districts and enhancing college and career readiness curricula through coaching and training.
Beyond her consulting work, Dr. Felder-McEntire is the visionary founder of two impactful organizations, Higher Heights Youth Empowerment Programs, Inc. and the Connecticut College Access Network. These organizations reflect her unwavering commitment to increase equal access and opportunity for minority, low-income, and first-generation students. Through her leadership, these organizations supported over 10,000 students in graduating from high school and enrolling in college. Notably, they have facilitated the acquisition of over $800 million in scholarships, making higher education accessible to those who need it the most.
Dr. Felder-McEntire's journey is a testament to her dedication to education, her leadership in promoting diversity and inclusion, and her passion for making a meaningful impact. Her drive to empower individuals and her transformative work continues to shape the future of education for the better.
You can connect with Dr. Felder-McEntire on the links below:
Trailblazers: Embracing Change, Pursuing Purpose, and Finding Success
Dr. Felder-McEntire is one of the many amazing women who helped co-author Trailblazers
You can purchase the book directly from her at this link.