Brian Rashad Fuller
Educational Leader, Social Justice Advocate, Strategist & Author of Being Black in America’s Schools
Brian Rashad Fuller
Educational Leader, Social Justice Advocate, Strategist & Author of Being Black in America’s Schools
Biography
Brian Rashad Fuller is educational leader, social justice advocate, strategist and author with a passion for addressing the needs of historically underserved students. At the start of his career, Brian launched the Philadelphia region of an educational non-profit, The DREAM Program, serving over a hundred youth living in low-income housing across the city of Philadelphia.
He was awarded a “Community Celebrity” Award by Cabot Creamery for his work. He also taught 3rd grade at Success Academy Charters in New York City. Later Brian worked at the New York City Department of Education (now NYC Public Schools), where he helped manage the NYC Community Schools’ initiative, and was Chief of Staff to the Deputy Chancellor. Brian later served as Chief Strategy Officer for School Planning and Development where he co-led the creation of a $32M public-private partnership, the Imagine NYC Schools initiative to reimagine existing schools and create new schools across NYC. Brian oversaw its initial implementation. Brian has consulted for various school districts and non-profit organizations, most notably LearnLaunch, where he developed and facilitated equity and strategy workshops for hundreds of educators across Massachusetts.
Brian’s debut book, Being Black in America’s Schools, is a powerful narrative non-fiction outlining the inherent racial and social injustices within our American education system. The July 2024 release has been featured in Forbes and other national outlets.
Currently, Brian serves as Associate Provost for Strategy, Operations & Partnerships at The New School. In this role, Brian focuses on student retention efforts and resource management to promote student success at the university. He also oversees the Communications, Career Development, and Veteran Services departments within the division of student success. Brian received his undergraduate degree at Emory University and later received his M.Ed. in School Leadership and Development from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. During his time at Harvard, he was awarded membership into the Harvard Graduate School Leadership Institute through the Harvard Kennedy School's Center for Public Leadership.
Speaker Videos
Empowering Agents of Change
I Am Enough
Speech Topics
A Call to Equity & Action: Being Black in America’s Schools
In this compelling keynote inspired by his acclaimed book Being Black In America’s Schools, Brian Rashad Fuller combines rigorous research with deeply personal storytelling to expose the systemic barriers Black students face across the educational landscape. Drawing on classroom experiences from around the country, he reveals how bias, underfunding, and low expectations continue to limit opportunities for Black learners. With a powerful blend of data and narrative, Fuller challenges educators to move beyond awareness toward meaningful action. He offers clear, evidence-based strategies for creating culturally responsive, inclusive learning environments. Audiences will leave with both the inspiration and the tools to become agents of equity and change within their own schools and communities.
Building Better Humans: What We Teach Shapes Who They Become
In this powerful keynote, Brian Rashad Fuller explores why diversity in K–12 education is not just beneficial — it’s essential. He illustrates how early exposure to diverse perspectives, cultures, and histories shapes young people’s understanding of inclusion, empathy, and justice. Drawing from both research and real-world classroom examples, Fuller makes the case that diverse educational environments help dismantle stereotypes before they take root, reducing the risk of racism and hate later in life. He offers actionable strategies for creating school communities where every student feels seen, valued, and empowered. This keynote is a call to educators, leaders, and communities to recognize the role schools play in shaping a more equitable and compassionate future.
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