Malik Padgett

Malik Padgett is a proud graduate of Nova Southeastern University, having earned his Doctorate in Education with a concentration in Organizational Leadership. He believes that education is a precious commodity that must be preserved, and that the freedom to express the values born from education must be protected for future generations. Dr. Padgett affirms that every good leader must aspire to remain an even greater student -- recognizing that life's journey is about continually absorbing knowledge while understanding that we never fully arrive at its final destination.

Dr. Padgett has embraced transformational leadership as the foundation for building authentic relationships, grounded in ethical principles, conviction, mutual admiration, and integrity.

Dr. Padgett is an educator, lecturer in New York City, and author of the newly released book "Unintentionally Biased and Exposed". He holds a double major -- a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Legal and Policy Studies from Fordham University and a Master of Science in International Real Estate from Florida International University -- and a doctorate from Nova Southeastern University.

A steadfast activist for educational equity, Dr. Padgett passionately advocates that education is the key to transforming lives. He believes that service to others must remain a fundamental value and that our pursuit of self-realization should focus on uniting the strengths we collectively possess rather than amplifying the differences that divide us. In his ongoing pursuit of justice, Dr. Padgett maintains that rehabilitated lives challenge systems of oppression and social disparity, fostering environments where parity and equity can flourish for the benefit of all.