Sokoni Davis

Project Director and Senior Education Consultant @edc.org

Chicago, IL, US

Project Director & Senior Consultant coordinating transformation services for state and local agencies that include providing research and implementation strategies to cultivate equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI) and culturally responsive language and messaging, social and emotional support and learning for adults and students, establish data-driven cultures, ensure effective training and curriculum development, implement research-based best practices, evaluation and progress monitoring. Advised non-profit, state and local agencies on management, initiatives and sustainability efforts. Provided insight and support for grant funding efforts for securing funds over $30M. Counseled, supported and led efforts for education agencies improving communication and collaboration skills, solving complex problems, producing creative and innovative solutions and completing timelines for state and federal mandates. Specializes in serving urban settings and serving the needs of people traditionally underrepresented and historically excluded.

Olivet Nazarene University

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Education, College and Careers and Ethical Leadership

Roosevelt University

Master's degree, Secondary Education and Teaching

Lincoln University

Bachelor of Science (BS), English/Language Arts Teacher Education