Dr. Kenneth M. Nole

Dr. Kenneth M. Nole is an experienced leader in educational and non-profit sectors, currently serving as the Director of Rise Academy at Chicago State University since January 2024 and as the Founder of The H3 Hub, a non-profit organization that emphasizes spiritual development and inner healing. Previous roles include Program Manager for University Partnerships at Hope Chicago and Program Director for Youth Justice and Public Safety at Public Narrative. Dr. Nole held various leadership positions including Program Director for the Obama Foundation’s My Brother's Keeper initiative and Director of Culture and Climate at Chicago Public Schools. Dr. Nole's educational background includes a Doctorate in Transformational Leadership from Bakke Graduate University, a Master’s degree in Business Leadership and Divinity from Emory University, and a Bachelor's degree in Humanities from Morehouse College.