Eskender (he/him) is an experienced qualitative researcher and evaluator. His research and evaluation topics include: African immigrant identity development, race, urban mentorship, culturally responsive leadership, and program evaluation. Additionally, Eskender is currently enrolled in a PhD program at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities studying k-12 educational leadership. His current research explores the racial and ethnic identity construction of east African immigrant youth and the various contexts that influence this process. Through his desire to live in a more just world, he examines how colonialism, racism, and systemic inequalities impact minoritized populations and aims to utilize that understanding to work toward better futures.
