Kiara Crawley

Ph.D. Student, School of Education
Program Area: Urban Services Leadership and Adult Education
Innovation Analyst, Virginia Department of Social Services

Education

• Ph.D. in Education, Virginia Commonwealth University (June 2027)
• Certificate in Human Services Leadership and Management, University of Maryland, Baltimore (December 2022)
• Master of Arts in Human Resources Development, Bowie State University (June 2014)
• Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Bowie State University (June 2011)
  
  

Line of Research

I examine historical examples of community education as a means of self-advocacy for African Americans to promote and advance their social welfare. I also explore workforce development programs and their impact on low-income adult learners and job seekers.

Research and Scholarship

• The Legacy of Septima Clark through the Critical Inquiry Design Model (CIDM): Presentation at the National Council for History Education Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, March 7-9, 2024
  
  

Biography

After over a decade of managing workforce development programs for social services and low-income housing agencies in Washington, DC and Montgomery County, Maryland, Kiara relocated to Chesterfield, Virginia and works full time for the Virginia Department of Social Services. She is a part-time student at VCU and enjoys traveling and making special memories with her six-year-old son.

What does the Holmes Scholars Program mean to you?

The Holmes Scholars program offers a supportive, learning community that understands the plight of minority, doctoral students. Membership to such an outstanding program multiplies the potential for my personal and professional growth.