Dr. Shawn Ginwright is the Jerome T. Murphy Professor of Practice at Harvard Graduate School of  Education. His groundbreaking work on trauma, healing, and the empowerment of African American  youth has earned him a reputation as an innovator, provocateur, and thought leader in the field of  education. 

Dr. Ginwright's vision is rooted in his extensive experience working directly with young people in  urban communities. From grassroots initiatives to serving as the chairman of the board of a $5 billion  foundation, he has consistently demonstrated his passion for empowering marginalized youth. 

Dr. Ginwright's research has been instrumental in reshaping the discourse surrounding youth  development. His introduction of the concept of "healing-centered engagement" in 2018 has  revolutionized the field, providing an asset-based approach to addressing youth trauma and fostering  resilience. His work has been cited in the New York Times, and he is a highly sought-after speaker on  topics ranging from civic engagement and youth activism to the transformative power of healing. 

Dr. Ginwright's contributions extend beyond his academic work. He is a seasoned non- profit leader,  serving as Founder in Residence at Flourish Agenda, Inc., a research lab, and consulting firm dedicated  to unlocking the power of healing and empowering youth of color, as well as their adult allies, to drive  transformative change in their schools and communities. In recognition of his exceptional research and  dedication to urban youth, he was awarded the prestigious Fulbright Senior Specialist award from the  US State Department in 2011. He is also the former chairman of the board for the California  Endowment, where he oversaw a substantial $5 billion endowment dedicated to improving the health of  underserved communities. 

A notable author, Dr. Ginwright has written numerous highly acclaimed books, including "The Four  Pivots: Reimagining Justice, Reimagining Ourselves" (North Atlantic Books), "Hope and Healing in  Urban Education: How Urban Activists and Teachers Are Reclaiming Matters of the Heart," "Black  Youth Rising: Activism and Radical Healing in Urban America," and "Black in School: Afrocentric  

Reform, Urban Youth, and the Promise of Hip-Hop Culture." Additionally, he has co-edited the  influential volume "Beyond Resistance! Youth Activism and Community Change: New Democratic  Possibilities for Practice and Policy for America's Youth." 

Shawn resides between Boston, MA and Oakland, CA and continues to drive transformative change in  education. His relentless dedication to empowering marginalized youth and creating inclusive spaces  for healing and growth is truly inspiring. To learn more about his impactful work, please visit  www.ShawnGinwright.com.