Quentin Jenkins Jr. (He/Him) graduated with his Masters in Sociology from Brown University in May 2026, a huge milestone as he continues to pursue his PhD. A first-generation college graduate from the South Side of Chicago, Quentin is deeply committed to creating equitable educational opportunities for students of color. His passion for social justice and education equity stems from his own experiences navigating systemic barriers and seeing firsthand the challenges faced by marginalized communities. Quentin aims to translate research into actionable change that improves access, opportunity, and outcomes for underrepresented students. Through his research and interviews with teachers across Rhode Island while getting his Masters Degree, Quentin created guides and informed policy on AI in Education in the state.
Leadership highlights:
- Member of the inaugural cohort of the Junior Professional Research Program (JPR) at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research.
- Research Assistant at Northwestern’s SROP program, analyzing disparities faced by Black LGBTQ+ students.
- Mellon Mays Fellow, conducting research on educational inequities exacerbated by COVID-19 for first-generation, low-income students of color.
