​There is little doubt, Stuart Rhoden, Ph.D. is an enthusiastic educator. He is passionate about bringing diverse interest and communities together to help create a greater understanding of differences and commonalities. His colleagues and students consistently highlight his devotion to supporting others in becoming their best selves. He has been in education for over 20 years. Dr. Rhoden is currently a Lecturer at Arizona State University. He has previously worked as a political consultant and policy associate in Chicago, IL and Washington, DC.
 
His work is centered around the intersection of self, culture and society. He is the author of the book, Building Trust and Resilience among Black Male High School Students: Boys to Men (2018), as well as peer-reviewed articles, book chapters and popular media such as Huffington Post, BK Nation, and other online blogs and periodicals. He has presented on educational equity themes at distinguished academic conferences including American Educational Research Association (AERA), American Sociological Association (ASA), International Conference on Urban Education (ICUE), Association of Teacher Educators (ATE), Association of Black Sociologists (ABS), and the National Service Learning Conference.
 
In addition to presentations at academic conferences, Dr. Rhoden speaks on diversity and culture in many forums ranging from individual classrooms to workshops and conferences. He is active on several Boards and Commissions in his area of focus and has served on the Alumni Board of Governors at his alma mater. He is a loving father of two wonderful children; a bright, energetic son, and a smart, fearless daughter. He enjoys spending time watching and playing sports, going to talks, frequenting bookstores, traveling (especially to his hometown of Chicago), and watching his kids grow up. He currently lives in Phoenix, AZ. 
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Dr. Stuart Rhoden's areas of focus include: 
  • Social-Emotional Pedagogy
  • Social Justice Issues
  • Anti-Bias Awareness
  • Culture and Diversity Acceptance
  • Critical Mindfulness and Trust

Dr. Stuart Rhoden is available for : 
  • Keynote Speeches
  • Educational conferences, workshops, professional developments and non-profit/corporate trainings
  • Educational consultations with non-profits/corporations, departments of education, districts and schools
  • One on one group or individual consulting focusing on how to improve awareness and trust within your organization​

In the News
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Scottsdale Independent, June 2021
Scottsdale Anti-Discrimination Ordinance 
A Racial Trust Deficit in Higher Ed
​February 26, 2021
Virtual Town Hall and Dialogue - What is Scottsdale's Story 
Scottsdale Human Relations Commission November 19, 2020
Scottsdale Human Relations Commission - Pilot Town Hall September 10, 2020
ABC15 Arizona Interview
​June 10, 2020
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