Felicia Darling, Ph.D., is an esteemed mathematics educator, author, and public speaker dedicated to promoting equity and inclusion in the realm of education. As a first-generation college student, she possesses a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by underrepresented learners in community colleges. Her impressive academic credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Johnson State College, a Masters in Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Northern Vermont University, and a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from Stanford University Graduate School of Education. She is also a Fulbright Scholar.

Over the course of her 30-year teaching career, Dr. Darling has held various positions, including math instructor at Santa Rosa Junior College and Northern Vermont University, education specialist in mathematics at Monterey County Office of Education, and education consultant/doctoral candidate/researcher at Stanford University Graduate School of Education. Moreover, Dr. Darling is an author of "Teachin' It! Breakout Moves That Break Down Barriers for Community College Students," published by Columbia University Teachers College Press. Her public speaking engagements focus on promoting equity and inclusion, welcoming the participation of underrepresented students, and striving towards a more just and compassionate society.

Dr. Darling's contribution to equity work in underrepresented students' educational attainment has far-reaching implications that help make the world a better place, one student, one classroom, one program, and one campus at a time. Her work has brought her recognition and respect in the field of mathematics education and beyond.