Dr. Donnie Hale is a proud father, husband, son, and friend that loves to create possibilities with others. He leads growth strategies, strategic partnership, and innovative solutions to build on IEL’s vision for an equitable society by supporting the development of leaders focused on the betterment of their communities, connecting people who strengthen communities and education systems and advocating for solutions to help all people thrive.
Dr. Hale brings 20+ years of experience in higher education, teaching, research, coaching, community building, and relationship cultivation. He previously has served as Executive Director for Community Engagement and Strategic Partnership at Florida Memorial University, Assistant Director for the University of Central Florida – Center for Community Schools, and Director of The Education Effect (University-Assisted Community School Partnership) at Florida International University, and Assistant Professor of Education at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI.
His body of work is focused on race, equity, educational opportunity, college access and human development. His teaching experience has been in areas of sociology, education, African American history, and cultural diversity.
Hale is originally from Stockton, CA. He attended undergraduate at Willamette University and graduate school at Boise State University. He is a father to Taylor, Chloe, and Donnie III. Husband to Heather Hale. Proud son to Donnie and Debra Hale and brother to Michael, Michelle, Glen, and Terrence.