Dr. Santarvis Brown is a globally recognized educator and changemaker with more than two decades of leadership across the educational landscape. With a distinguished record of service in both academic and faith-based arenas, he has held transformative roles including department chair, associate provost, chief academic officer, and K–12 principal, driving institutional excellence from the classroom to the boardroom.

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A celebrated thought leader, Dr. Brown has been featured on the Nasdaq screen in Times Square and has lectured at the University of Oxford, reflecting his global reach and influence in education and leadership development. He currently serves on the faculties of the University of Virginia, Florida International University, and the European Higher Education Institute, and is a frequent contributor to Brainz Magazine and other leadership platforms.

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Dr. Brown’s commitment to civic engagement and transformational leadership has earned him numerous accolades, including being named one of the Top 100 Global Leaders in Education, receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from President Biden, and being honored as Top Educator of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals. He was also spotlighted in Aspire Navigators Magazine as one of the "Most Remarkable Leaders Shaping the Future of Education, 2024."

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An ordained elder and the current pastor of Greater Mt. Pleasant AME Church in Hollywood, Florida, Dr. Brown embodies the principles of servant leadership. He is deeply involved in service organizations such as Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, King James #15 Masonic Lodge, and the 100 Black Men. He also chairs the Board of Trustees for the Minority Freedom Community Fund.

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Dr. Brown is the author of several leadership books, including Leading While Limping, Oh the Leading You Will Do, Brothers Minutes, and Leading with Faith, Influence, and Purpose. He holds a bachelor’s degree, three master’s degrees, and two doctoral degrees, an Ed.D. in Educational Administration and a J.D. making him a respected voice in both academic and legal discourse.