Dr. Hilda R. Tompkins

Kingian Leadership Scholar & Educator; Senior Director at The King Center; Nonviolence365 Trainer; Author

Atlanta, GA, USA
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Black Heritage, Civil Rights, Disruptive Thinking, Education, Educational Motivational, European Heritage, Executive Leadership, Female Leadership, Influential Women, Leadership, Non-Profit, Social Activism, Strategic Leadership, Thought Leadership, Women
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Dr. Hilda R. Tompkins Biography

Dr. Hilda R. Tompkins is an educator, scholar, and trainer whose career centers on the legacy and leadership philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tompkins served as senior director of educational partnerships and initiatives with The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, where she advanced King's teachings to audiences worldwide. Prior to her work in education, Tompkins held positions at The King Center, including director of public affairs and director of cultural affairs.

Tompkins holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Georgia, a master's in education from Georgia State University, and a doctorate from the University of Georgia. Her dissertation, titled "To Redeem the Soul of America: The Leadership Challenges Martin Luther King Jr. Faced and Managed as Leader of a Social Movement," contributed to the academic study of King's leadership strategies and their impact on social change.

Throughout her career, Tompkins has held roles in education policy and accreditation. She served as vice president for accreditation for the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, director of program approval with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, and early childhood coordinator for Georgia's Technical College System. In these roles, Tompkins oversaw educator preparation programs for colleges and universities domestically and internationally.

As a speaker and trainer, Tompkins has presented on King's philosophy to diverse audiences. Her engagements include "Martin Luther King Jr.'s Leadership — A Three Part Series" for The King Center, "The Making of a Leader — Martin Luther King Jr.'s Leadership" seminar for University of Georgia leadership students, and keynote addresses for the National Association of University Women and Georgia State University's Sources Conference. Tompkins is a certified Nonviolence365 trainer, supporting individuals and organizations in applying King's principles of nonviolence to daily life and the workplace. She is a published author; her short story "Daddy," co-written with Yolanda D. King, appears in the Norton Anthology "Talk That Talk" published by Simon & Schuster.

Tompkins is committed to civic engagement and community service. She volunteers for several nonprofits and has served on the advisory board of Alliance Theatre, as past president of the board of directors of the Georgia Association on Young Children, and as an emerging leader with the Children's Defense Fund. Her career spans journalism, public affairs, education policy, and Kingian scholarship, offering expertise in leadership, nonviolence, and the civil rights movement.

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Dr. Hilda R. Tompkins Speaking Topics

  • The Making of A Leader - Part 1: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Early Preparation for Leadership

    Description: When the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded in 1909, it “was an important development because the NAACP was the first to lead a national protest organized specifically to attack the Jim Crow regime and racial inequality” (Morris, 1999, p. 520). This course identifies and discusses the significant social and political events that served as the catalyst for the rise and success of the Civil Rights Movement. It also examines the personal events that occurred early in the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. that influenced his life’s work, and leadership.

    Participants will be able to:

    • Identify significant political and social events that helped pave the way for the Civil Rights Movement.
    • Explain the critical aspects of Dr. Kings early life that led to his commitment to social change.
    • Dispel myths associated with Dr. King’s leadership of the Civil Right Movement.

  • The Making of a Leader - Part II: Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Foundation for Leadership

    Description: According to Nepstad and Bob (2006) leaders play a critical role in collective action, shaping movements in numerous ways. They define goals and advance strategies. This course will examine Dr. King’s response to his call for leadership. It will also highlight the most important aspects of Dr. King’s leadership and how they were developed.

    Participants will be able to:

    • Explain Dr. King’s initial response to his call to leadership.
    • Identify the three most important aspects of Dr. King’s leadership.
    • Describe Dr. King’s approach to leadership.

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