Horatio Blackman

Horatio Blackman, PhD, has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of education. Their most recent role is as the Vice President of Education Policy, Advocacy, & Engagement at the National Urban League, where they oversee a multi-million dollar portfolio and focuses on building equity-focused and culturally relevant strategies. Prior to this, Dr. Blackman worked as a Research Associate III at the Center for Research in Education and Social Policy, where they studied the intersections between research and practice in education. Horatio also served as a Graduate Research Associate at Shared Solutions - University of Pennsylvania and as a Graduate Research Assistant at Operation Public Education, where they conducted data analysis and evaluated school reform initiatives. Additionally, Dr. Blackman worked as a Graduate Research Associate at the Consortium for Policy Research in Education, where they evaluated the implementation of literacy intervention programs. Throughout their career, Dr. Blackman has demonstrated a commitment to improving educational decision-making and addressing the needs of historically underserved communities.

Horatio Blackman, PhD, has an extensive education history. Horatio attended Cornell University from 2005 to 2009, where they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Policy Analysis and Management. During their time at Cornell, they also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in the same field. Afterward, from 2010 to 2012, Horatio pursued a Master of Arts degree in Educational Theory and Policy at Penn State University. Finally, they completed their education with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education Policy from the University of Pennsylvania, where they studied from 2012 to 2016.