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Whether advising institutions or counseling individuals, Dr. Summers leads with purpose and delivers with precision. Equity is the throughline. Execution is the promise.
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Dr. Edward Summers is a leading voice on higher education, social justice, workforce development, public policy, and mental health. With over 20 years of experience, he advises institutions and organizations across the higher ed, nonprofit, and mental health sectors.

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As a Higher Education and Nonprofit Consultant, I offer tailored strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness. My expertise in public policy and advocacy helps institutions achieve their missions while promoting social justice.
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Mental health is a critical aspect of well-being, we focus on providing resources and support. My background as a counselor allows me to address the unique needs of diverse populations.
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I collaborate with mission-driven leaders and institutions committed to equity, innovation, and impact. Whether you’re building programs, shaping policy, or expanding your reach—I bring strategic insight and grounded experience to help you lead with clarity and purpose.

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  • Colleges and Universities seeking strategic planning, inclusive leadership, and student-centered innovation
  • Nonprofit Leaders driving change in health, education, and community development
  • Community Advocates advancing justice at the grassroots and policy levels
  • Social Entrepreneurs building solutions for the public good
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Thought Leadership

Dr. Summers shares reflections, research, and commentary on the challenges and possibilities shaping our communities today.

The Perils of Leadership in Higher Education’s Internet Age

President A. Zachary Faison Jr. of Edward Waters University recently provoked deep thought when he posted on LinkedIn about what he called the “perils of leadership.” He wrote candidly that leaders must accept three realities. Leaders will have to make difficult decisions that people will not like.
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Religious Liberty, Public Duty, and the Limits of Office

The recent petition seeking to revive challenges to same sex marriage rights has once again placed the constitutional clash between religious freedom and public duty at the forefront of legal discourse. At its center is a familiar figure, Kim Davis, the Kentucky county clerk who, after the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), refused to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples, citing her personal religious beliefs.
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Is the Supreme Court Reshaping the Balance of American Power?

As a law student, I am trained to believe that the Constitution is more than parchment. It is a guidepost, a living compact between people and government. But the recent United States Supreme Court term sends a chilling message.
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