Amari Simpson, PhD

Summary
Amari Simpson, PhD, is an accomplished individual with a diverse educational background and a wealth of experience in research, education, and leadership roles.
Dr. Simpson holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a Master of Education (EdM) from Boston University School of Education, a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Middlebury College, and completed high school at Young Magnet High School.
Throughout their career, Dr. Simpson has been associated with various prestigious organizations, including the Office of Community College Research and Leadership, where they served as a Research Intern at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Dr. Simpson also held positions in the Educational Policy Organization and Leadership as a Department Graduate Intern & Teaching Assistant, in the Office of Inclusion & Intercultural Relations as a Graduate Intern, in the Illinois Leadership Center as a Graduate Assistant, and in the Catalyzing Inclusive STEM Experience All-Year Round (CISTEME365) as a Research Assistant.
Prior to these roles, Dr. Simpson worked as an Academic Coach in the Department of Athletics, a Research Assistant in the School of Information Sciences, and a Secondary Science Teacher at Henderson Inclusion School Upper Campus.
Dr. Simpson's commitment to education is evident through their involvement as a Corps Member at Teach For America, an Assistant Residential Director at the Center for Talent Development, and various internships such as the MiddCORE Program Outreach Intern at Middlebury College, and the Sponsored Research Office Summer Office Assistant at Middlebury.
Additionally, Dr. Simpson has gained research experience through positions such as the Department of Bioengineering Summer Research Intern at the University of Illinois at Chicago, the Laboratory of Pathology Summer Research Intern at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and the School of Veterinary Medicine Summer Research Intern at the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Simpson's dedication to academia, coupled with their diverse experiences, make them a valuable asset in any educational or research setting.