Justin Ballenger

Justin Ballenger, Ph.D., serves as an Assistant Professor of STEM Education at Morehouse College and holds multiple leadership roles including Research Lead for the National Data Science Alliance and NSF STEM Seas Fellow. With extensive experience in education consulting through Right Research, LLC and HB Consulting Group, LLC, Justin Ballenger focuses on instructional effectiveness, STEM integration, and diversity training. Previous positions include Deputy Director of the AUC Data Science Initiative, National Science Foundation QCM Scholar, and faculty fellow at the United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corporation. Justin Ballenger earned a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Clemson University and has obtained various certifications, including a Professional Certification in Project Management from Stanford University.