Steve C. Taylor

About Steve C. Taylor

Dr. Steve C. Taylor is the Policy Director and Senior Fellow for Economic Mobility at Stand Together Trust. He leads the investment and partnership strategy and builds issue-focused coalitions to educate policymakers on reforms that empower and motivate all individuals to develop and leverage their skills and education to pursue meaningful work and contribute to society. His career spans roles across higher education and workforce and organizational development. Taylor founded ED2WORK®, a consulting firm that helps stakeholders address the needs of adult and working learners. At the American Council on Education, he directed national initiatives on teaching and learning transformation, alternative credit and credentials, and quality assurance. In July 2024, Taylor was appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin to a 4-year term on the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, the Commonwealth’s policy and coordinating body for higher education. In October 2025, Taylor was appointed by U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to a 6-year term on the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI).As a first-generation college student and Pell Grant recipient, he is passionate about expanding educational opportunities for underserved learners and improving the value and relevance of education and credentials. Taylor earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from East Texas A&M University and a doctorate in business from Wilmington University.

Experience

1. Founder and Principal

   Ed2work

   Aug 2019 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Mobilize postsecondary institutions, local and national nonprofits, state workforce agencies, and private-sector employers to equip people with the skills they need to succeed in future work and learning environments. Held affiliated roles as Managing Consultant of ACE\'s National Task Force on Transfer and Award of Credit, and Senior Advisor on Upskilling at the Greater Washington Partnership.

Education

• East Texas A&M University

  B.S., Health Education and Political Science

  2003 — 2005

• East Texas A&M University

  M.S., Training and Development

  2006 — 2007

• Wilmington University

  Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.), Organizational Leadership

  2016 — 2019

• Mt. San Jacinto College

  A.A., Social and Behavioral Sciences

  2000 — 2003