Born and raised in Washington, DC, Larry Meadows, Jr. is an award-winning service leader and systems thinker who is adept at communicating and working with people from all walks of life. His diverse professional background includes experience in accounting, finance, project management, program management, non-profit leadership and education. After 20 years of working in financial systems and volunteering on the side, he decided to dedicate himself full time to his passion and purpose; helping others through education. Since 2016, he has served in leadership roles overseeing program design and development, environmental justice and health and wellness, and family and community engagement. He most recently served as the district lead for Family and Community Engagement initiatives at Pittsburgh Public Schools and he currently serves on the Board of Directors for two youth empowerment organizations, the Iota Phi Foundation and the Manchester Youth Development Center. Mr. Meadows is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and his long-term goal is to create an independent organization that partners with public schools to promote self-actualization in all K-12 students through positive identity development and culturally sustaining learning experiences. He is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Education Leadership program at Harvard University and is expected to graduate in 2025.