The National Association of Holmes Scholars Alumni is an organization dedicated to developing a strong support network for ALL scholars of color in the field of education (not just Holmes Scholars Alumni). NAHSA's major objective is to support scholars of color in higher education and public school careers to improve teaching and learning for all students by offering continuous professional development, essential research and scholarly resources, and through the generation and dissemination of current research. By providing a formal professional network of scholars of color representing various disciplines across the field of education and by offering an array of resources such as: (1) formal and informal mentoring, (2) professional networking, (3) research and scholarly writing supports, (4) publication opportunities, and (5) employment opportunities, NAHSA is positioned to become a major resource for the support of scholars of color in education and a Think Tank for the generation and dissemination of current research.

With approximately 400 current Holmes Scholars Alumni, our active membership represents a diverse group of educators from across the field of education both in terms of race and ethnicity and with regard to areas of research interests and expertise. Our members hold a broad spectrum of positions related to education including Academic Deans, Professors (at all levels), Program Directors, Grant Coordinators, School Psychologists, Full-time Researchers, PreK-12 Public School Administrators, and Consultants.

NAHSA is a national Holmes Partnership Partner. As such, we are committed to collaborating with universities, local public schools, community agencies, and other national professional organizations to create high quality professional development and significant school renewal and policy reform to improve teaching and learning for all children. NAHSA is also committed to the generation and dissemination of research that will improve teaching and learning for all students and particularly those affected by educational, racial, and social inequities.

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