Dr. Tyrone C. Howard is a professor in the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he also serves as Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. His research examines culture, race, teaching, and learning, and he has published several best-selling books exploring these topics, including Expanding College Access for Urban Youth.

As the director and founder of the Black Male Institute at UCLA, Tyrone leads an interdisciplinary group of scholars, practitioners, community members, and policymakers dedicated to improving the educational experiences and life chances of males of color. He was the recipient of the 2015 UCLA Distinguished Teaching Award, and in 2016 and 2017, Dr. Howard was listed by Education Week as one of the 60 most influential scholars in the nation informing educational policy, practice, and reform.

Connect with Tyrone on Twitter @TyroneCHoward and on LinkedIn.