Lance Bennett
Empowering Communities Through Transformative Learning
- Role
- Deputy Director of Higher Education and Work-based Learning at Communities Foundation of Texas
- Location
- Dallas, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lance Bennett
I am the President and Founder of The People’s Institute for the Common Good, an organization dedicated to fostering spaces where people gather for critical dialogue, shared learning, and collective imagination about the future—for the good of humanity.I hold an Ed.D. in Leadership and Higher Education from St. Edward’s University, along with two M.A. degrees, a B.A, and an A.A. in Communication Studies. My academic background, combined with years of practical leadership experience, fuels my commitment to empowering individuals and communities to lead with vision, courage, and purpose.At the People\'s Institute, we believe that meaningful change happens through collective action, critical inquiry, and a deep commitment to the common good. I am proud to lead this work and invite others to join us in reimagining what is possible.#Leadership #SocialJustice #HigherEducation #CommunityBuilding #Equity #CommonGood
Experience
Deputy Director of Higher Education and Work-based Learning
Communities Foundation of Texas
Aug 2025 — Present
Education
Girard College
High School Diploma
2006 — 2010
St.Edward's University
Doctor of Education - EdD, Leadership and Higher Education
2020 — 2023
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Master of Arts (MA), Communication Studies
2014 — 2016
Delaware County Community College
Associate of Arts - AA, Communication Studies
2010 — 2012
University of Iowa
Master of Arts - MA, Communication Studies
2016 — 2020
Eastern University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication Studies
2012 — 2014
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