Dr. Amanda Wilkerson

Dr. Amanda Wilkerson is a scholar and social reformer who examines academia student achievement in order to better the human condition. She is a tireless advocate for equity and excellence in higher education who seeks to build a better world for individuals and institutions through cooperation, collaboration, and community engagement. Amanda serves as an Assistant Professor in the College of Community Innovation and Education at the University of Central Florida. She is also an affiliated faculty member and visiting scholar with the Center for Minority Serving Institutions at Rutgers University. A proud graduate of Florida A&M University, Amanda has always expressed a sincere commitment to promoting the common good by teaching and mentoring young people who face socioeconomic challenges.