Dr. Shannon Fairley-Pittman (he/him) is a committed organizational leader who works to inspire a world of good. His award winning research from NADOHE (National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education), named “2021 Outstanding Dissertation,” examines the motivational factors toward the success of low-income first generation college students. He provides mentorship to a cohort of national scholars from The Boston Foundation. Dr. Fairley-Pittman is thrilled to join 826 Boston after being an advocate for the organization’s College Essay Boot-Camp for several years. He is an avid reader and enjoys historical non-fiction. Personally, he enjoys trying new restaurants with his husband and hiking with their dog, Miss. Barnie.

Photo credit: Schmidt St Fleur