Dr. Nita Evans is an education activist with over fifteen years of college teaching experience. With a Ph.D. in Sociology from Stony Brook University she has spent much of her career dedicated to closing the opportunity gap in higher education for..
Dr. Nita Evans is an education activist with over fifteen years of college teaching experience. With a Ph.D. in Sociology from Stony Brook University she has spent much of her career dedicated to closing the opportunity gap in higher education for minority students from under-resourced communities. A seasoned presenter and organization development consultant, Dr. Evans is CEO of GLC Consulting Group, LLC. In this role she has led and managed diverse projects and teams in educational strategic planning.
A graduate of George Washington University’s Sports Philanthropy Executive Certificate Program, Dr. Evans combined her expertise in education and race, with her love of sports, to start the non-profit, Catch Education. This organization strengthens the college and career readiness of Black male athletes and their families by providing them with the skills to develop high-performance habits to excel in college, career and life.
Dr. Evans' current research interest is in examining the long-term outcomes of African American athletes post-college. A social change agent, Dr. Evans embodies the quote, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” -Gandhi
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