Dr. A. Pierre Sherrill II is an educator, coach, and advocate with more than fifteen years of experience supporting college students, nonprofit leaders, and mission‑driven organizations. He is a proud two‑time graduate of California State University, Northridge, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts focused on the Deaf and African American communities and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership. He later completed his Doctorate in Education at San Diego State University, studying the impact of race on Black men’s engagement with campus authority figures. As your document notes, he considers himself an agent of positive change and is committed to helping people engage in their own path toward liberation.
Pierre is trained in executive coaching, equity‑centered facilitation, and organizational development. He has nearly a decade of experience as an adjunct professor and has facilitated equity‑focused learning at CSU Northridge, Fresno State, and the University of San Francisco. His expertise includes leadership development, anti‑bias education, social justice facilitation, coaching, and keynote speaking. He is frequently called upon to make critical conversations about equity and inclusiveness accessible for diverse audiences.
Outside of work, Pierre is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys creative collaboration, wellness practices, and time spent in community.
