Chaunté White

Chaunté White, PhD, has extensive work experience in the field of research and policy analysis, with a focus on education and gender equity issues. Chaunté is currently a researcher at the American Institutes for Research (AIR), where they conduct mixed methods research on K-20 education policy, specifically addressing racial equity in Black educational outcomes for teachers and students. Prior to their role at AIR, White was a Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR), where they conducted and published research on policies supporting parenting students' access to and success in higher education.

White's academic background includes serving as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Houston from 2016 to 2020. Chaunté also worked as a Coordinator of Strategic Initiatives at Tarrant County College in 2016. In addition, White held multiple roles at The University of Texas at Arlington, including Instructor, Coordinator, and Admissions Counselor from 2008 to 2015. Chaunté'searliest professional experience was as a Service Coordinator at MHMR of Tarrant County from 2004 to 2007.

Overall, White's diverse work experience demonstrates their commitment to addressing racial and gender equity issues in education through research, policy analysis, and organizational leadership.

Chaunté White, PhD has a strong educational background in the field of higher education leadership and policy studies. Chaunté earned their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from the University of Houston, specializing in Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies. This degree was completed from 2016 to 2019.

Prior to their PhD, Chaunté obtained a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies- Higher Ed from The University of Texas at Arlington. Chaunté completed this degree from 2011 to 2013.

Chaunté also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin, which they earned from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, they have an additional Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the same institution. The exact years of completion for this second bachelor's degree are unknown.

In terms of certifications, Chaunté has obtained a certification in Need Analysis Boot Camp from the Postsecondary National Policy Institute (PNPI) in February 2021.