Meet Education Consultant Aaron Posey
Aaron Posey is an Education Consultant and community leader, empowering change through equity and inclusion initiatives, both within institutions and across his community.
Aaron Posey is not one to shy away from transcending conventions and stereotypes. Driven to better his community and empower the youth of tomorrow, he advises institutions and executives alike when it comes to engaging youth, delivering quality education and promoting equality and inclusion.
His credentials also speak to his credibility and dedication to his craft, both in the realm of consulting and within his local community. With a Master’s in Education and a Doctoral PhD in Educational Foundation, Aaron Posey is equipped with the latest practical and educational tools to help transform institutions for the better.
According to career experts at Zippia, 66.6% of all education consultants are women, while 33.4% are men. The average education consultant age is 41 years old, and the most common ethnicity of education consultants is White (67.0%).
Aaron Posey single handley bunks each and every one of those statistics, motivated by a calling to create true change within his community and beyond. As a person of color and an avid professional, he says the time to throw in the towel is never. “At least not until we create a better tomorrow – a better future for all.”
Early Experiences to Defy Conventions
Aaron Posey has agreed to delve into the topic of equity and inclusion within education and to discuss how to empower students, setting the leaders of tomorrow up for success and providing them with leadership opportunities in the future. In addition to this, he volunteers some best practices institutions can implement today to develop holistic and effective equity and inclusion initiatives from the get-go.
“I’ve always dreamed of being able to help students move forward with learning and with their careers. Getting to do that each and every day as well as being able to discuss important topics pertaining to equity and inclusion makes me proud to do what I do,” says Posey.
Aaron Posey’s involvement in his local community started from an early age. As an avid volunteer at community groups and organizations, Posey was able to gain first-hand experience in all aspects of community betterment. He now takes that experience and empowers others to realize their true potential.
“My goal is to help people realize the innate abilities, the import role they play in the world and of potential,” says Aaron Posey.
“I’m grateful for the lessons I’ve learned and the opportunities I was given at an early age, and I feel that it’s my responsibility to affect positive change, to truly help others who may not have been dealt with the same cards,” says Posey.
Aaron Posey goes on to say: “I am more than an educational consultant. I am a community leader, and I believe each and every one of us can be community leaders in our own unique way.”
Best Practices for Equity and Inclusion
According to Boston Consulting Group’s 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Report, DEI starts at the top. Appointing diverse leaders from marginalized communities, underrepresented populations and with equal representation is where it all starts.
This finding aligns perfectly with Aaron Posey’s mission statement to empower the youth of tomorrow so that they can take on leadership roles. By working directly with institutions as well as with youth on their educational journey, Posey hopes to see greater diversity in appointing leadership.
“There are no excuses and the resources are available,” says Aaron Posey.
“It’s about putting the work in, and that’s what I’m here to do.”
Learn More About Aaron Posey
To learn more about Aaron Posey, you can visit his education consulting website to get the latest insights and information on education and leadership. If you’re a changemaker who wants to better your own community, you can click the “Education Insights” tab to learn more about the education space in the U.S. and beyond, as well as how Aaron Posey is impacting it through consulting and leadership.
