Kai Mathews
Liberatory Educator, Mindful Researcher, Design Thinker, Smile Enthusiast
- Role
- Executive Director at Urban Ed Academy
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kai Mathews
I design learning experiences, systems, and strategies that center liberation, equity, and collective thriving. My work lives at the intersection of education, policy, and transformation, where I help individuals and institutions build toward a future rooted in justice, joy, and human dignity. I believe education should be a practice of freedom—one that nurtures wild potential, challenges systems of oppression, and cultivates communities where everyone can learn, lead, and belong. Through research, storytelling, and strategic design, I work to disrupt inequity and reimagine what’s possible in classrooms, schools, and beyond.
Experience
Executive Director
Nov 2024 — Present
Collaborate with the board of Directors to identify, create and implement strategic plans to actualize business objectives.Monitor company operations and ensure employees and business practices comply with regulatory and legal requirements.Develop the organizational culture and promote transparency and collaboration throughout the organization.Develop and implement strategies aiming to promote the organization’s mission and “voice”Update/adjust current business plans to attain the organization\'s goals and objectives.Direct and oversee investments and fundraising efforts
Education
Spelman College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English
Spelman College
Bachelor's Degree, English (Creative Writing minor)
2004 — 2008
Ellis University
Master’s Degree, Communication (Specialization in Public Relations)
2009 — 2011
University of San Diego
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational Leadership
2012 — 2016
Spelman College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature, General
2004 — 2008
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