Rachel White

University of Texas-Austin

Dr. White is an Associate Professor of Educational Leadership & Policy at the University of Texas at Austin. Her research centers around 1) issues of power, voice, diversity, and inclusion in education policy making spaces, and 2) examining structures and policies that contribute to or counteract equitable and socially just K-12 education.

Dr. White is a former local school board member/vice president and volunteer assistant high school cross country and track & field coach. She also previously served as a policy analyst for the Michigan Association for School Administrators and as the Associate Director of Policy and Advocacy for The Ohio College Access Network.

In her free time, Dr. White enjoys hot yoga, hiking, playing basketball, running, traveling, reading young adult novels, and following her favorite college sports teams. 

Read more about Dr. White’s research, as well as her public outreach and speaking/workshop engagements here.