Stephen J. Robertson is interested in how system-level leaders can demarginalize stakeholders by developing intersections that challenge organizational culture, hiring practices, and how individuals interact to form groups and teams. While studying Education Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship, he developed a podcast called Infinite Minds ™ to explore the frontier of innovation. This cross-sector experience engages systems-level thinkers curious about making innovative, equitable, and sustainable change. His viewpoint was challenged and affirmed through his work in the EIF fellowship, opportunities to facilitate equity and inclusion workshops for DESE Superintendents, and working in the Massachusetts State Senate with Senator William Brownsberger. In the spring of 2024, Stephen and friends are launching a school tour to support district leaders and school administrators in achieving healthy adult outcomes for their students through college and career access.

Beyond Harvard, Stephen has over a decade of experience in the education sector, including as a classroom educator, instructional coach, dean of students, department head, and consultant on charter renewal. He is also the founding financial aid director of a post-secondary technical school in his hometown of Philadelphia. The school trained men and women in rigorous, hands-on,, technology-based learning. Students graduated with certification and received gainful employment in Automotive, Manufacturing, and Welding Technology.

Stephen is a candidate for an Ed.M. 2024 from Harvard Graduate School of Education in Education Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship; he has an MAT from Relay Graduate School of Education in the Arts of Teaching; B.S. from Thomas Jefferson University in Organizational Leadership; A certification from The Wharton School in Entrepreneurial Bridges to Wealthl; and certifications from Community College of Philadelphia in Positive Youth Development.

To stay connected with Stephen, visit Teachleadlaunch.com.