Tanji Reed Marshall

Tanji Reed Marshall, PhD. is the CEO and Principal consultant of Liaison Educational Partners (LEP). LEP is an educational consultancy dedicated to ensuring every student has access to a highly prepared leader and teacher so they get the excellent education they DESERVE. She brings more than two decades of experience in education to advance the work of practice on behalf of students of color, those experiencing economic uncertainty, those perpetually left on the margins of our education system. Dr. Marshall partners with states, school districts, schools, and education organizations to solve complex issues related to educational equity. Through strategic thought partnerships, educational leader and educator development, curriculum review, vetting, and restructuring, and on-going system support, Dr. Marshall seeks to ensure every student has access to the education they deserve.

Dr. Reed Marshall is a nationally recognized and sought-after expert on educational equity and educational leadership. She has consulted with organizations throughout the United States and abroad to improve educational leadership, stem the effects of systemic inequity, improve teacher instructional practice and student outcomes. Dr. Marshall has presented at international and national conferences on topics related to educational equity and power dynamics, curriculum development, literacy, critical literacy, education leader and teacher development, and authentic pedagogies.

Tanji is a triathlete, avid reader, and lover of great food!