Dr. Ashleigh and I met in Johannesburg at a Fulbright meetup and ever since then we have had many laughs, deep conversations, and adventures together. On her episode, we dive into her world of research, higher education, HBCUs, and hair. Enjoy!

Her Bio:

Dr. Ashleigh Brown-Grier is a higher education expert specializing in internationalization at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). She holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies from Howard University, where she studied international student experiences at HBCUs during COVID-19.

As founder of International HBCU xchange, Inc. (iHBCUx), Dr. Brown-Grier secured a $200,000 U.S. Embassy grant to strengthen research collaborations between U.S. HBCUs and South Africa's Historically Black Universities. A two-time Fulbright Scholar and Alumni Ambassador, she served as an English Teaching Assistant in Malaysia and conducted research in South Africa on apartheid-era inequities in higher education.

Dr. Brown-Grier's scholarship focuses on internationalization strategies at HBCUs and HBUs, with forthcoming publications planned. A graduate of Talladega College, Morgan State University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Howard University, she is committed to expanding global learning pathways and fostering academic partnerships in higher education.

THE CHAIR (S2/Ep3) — Something Special About You

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I’m a Black woman, an educator turned tech entrepreneur but still an educator. Building a platform called THE CHAIR is a Black and Brown centered tech platform dedicated to supporting people on their hair journey. You can design hairboards, connect to hair stylists, and share hair care tips all in one space for a more joyous and streamlined experience. AND built a AWARD WINNING podcast to share hair stories and stories surrounding identity, education, and entrepreneurship.

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