Dr. Mac Powell is a PhD graduate from the University of Missouri who also holds an MBA from National University. He has integrated himself in the terrain of compassion that is completely in line with who he is to a tee. As a clinical therapist, an executive of several universities, and chair of ACE’s Commission on Education Attainment and Innovation, Dr. Powell has given his life to the noble cause of helping others improve their lives, especially in empowering them with greater access to affordable higher education.

He has authored over 100 articles on the importance of higher education and has given speeches around the world to encourage self-improvement and peak performance throughout all areas of a person’s life. Educational access, transparency, social diversity, and inclusion are all very close to Dr. Powell’s heart. He mentors other LGBTQ professionals to help them advance in their professions and helped John F. Kennedy University transform into a service-learning and Hispanic serving institution.

With his astounding fundraising and networking abilities, Dr. Powell is indeed creating a full-fledged effort at making change a noticeable reality. He extends himself with deep interest in trying to create a better world for not only the community near to him but also the communities in the world plagued by natural disaster. Dr. Mac Powell currently serves as a Corporate Director with Briotech to support disaster relief efforts around the world. He is a leader, innovator, speaker and author, and he strives to implement forward movement for those that need it the most.