Team Fundraising Page of Darren Eric Pierre

Darren Eric Pierre, Ph.D., is an educator, speaker, and author. From the blissful city of Mebane, North Carolina, Darren is anchored by two quotes: “The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can come as we are and not be questioned.” This quote by Dr. Maya Angelou fortifies Darren’s work, scholarship and purpose as an educator within higher education and beyond. Darren holds a B.S. from Wingate University, a M.A. in Higher Education, Policy and Leadership from the University of Maryland-College Park (UMD), and a Ph.D. in College Student Affairs Administration from the University of Georgia. Currently, Dr. Pierre serves as a Lecturer in the Clark School of Engineering and Affiliate Faculty in the College of Education at UMD. Darren has published a book, over 25 peer reviewed journal articles, book chapters and edited volumes, keynoted numerous conferences, and consulted with universities and corporations across the U.S. -With past leadership and involvement in associations/organizations including: AFA, NASPA, ACPA, LeaderShape and ILA. Dr. Pierre’s work has been cited in media outlets including The Huffington Post. Now and beyond, the second quote guiding Darren’s service is the African proverb, “when deeds speak, words are nothing.”