Meet The Founders
Colleagues Harrison Peters and Steve Gering created Men of Color in Education Leadership (MCEL) in 2017 after having many conversations with male leaders of color across the country. It was clear many male leaders of color were grappling with common issues and were looking for an opportunity to engage with each other.
Harrison Peters
Co-Founder & CEO
Harrison Peters is the CEO/Co-founder of Men of Color in Educational Leadership (MCEL) and former State Turnaround Superintendent of Providence Public Schools Department.
Steve Gering
Co-Founder
Steve Gering is a career educator, working for over 40 years in urban and suburban districts as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, district administrator, deputy superintendent, and consultant.
Operations Associate
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The Operations Associate will grow MCEL’s operational capacity and support the organization’s strategic goals. The Operations Associate will perform a diverse range of responsibilities including financial, logistical, operational, and administrative tasks to support organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
Program
Manager
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The Program Manager will manage MCEL’s program quality, implementation, operations, and communications. The Program Manager will provide vital leadership to ensure participants experience engaging and impactful leadership development opportunities that build their capacity to enhance policy and practice, improve schools, and dramatically increase student outcomes.