Meet Our Expert Team

We are a Black woman owned business with a passion for rigorous research and evaluation methods.

Learn more about our accomplished team below.

Dr. Callie Womble Edwards

Founder & CEO

Dr. Callie has over a decade of experience conducting educational research and program evaluation in higher education, non-profit, and state government settings.

Dr. Aundrea Collins

Coach

Dr. Aundrea has over 15 years of combined knowledge, expertise, and experience in public health, project coordination, and program development and implementation.

Dr. Shakima M. Clency

Client Experience Lead & Coach

Dr. Shakima has over 17 years of experience leading initiatives, teaching, and advocating for programs, resources and policies to support students and professionals marginalized in higher education.

Dr. Brooksie Broome Sturdivant

Consultant

Dr. Brooksie has been a Consultant of The Life Of A Scholar, LLC. since 2022. Having served in public schools for 23 years as a teacher, literacy coach, curriculum facilitator, and equity and intervention specialist, Dr. Brooksie loves developing and facilitating professional development to inspire fellow educators,

Dr. angela gay-audre

Coach

Dr. angela gay-audre (she/they) is a Black feminist and womanist qualitative researcher, storyteller, and truth seeker. She is a 16+ year higher education professional. As a racial equity practitioner she is a multi-hyphenate thinker, creator, and interdisciplinary scholar.

Dr. Effie McMillian

Consultant

Dr. Effie McMillian currently serves as the Chief Officer of Equity, Access, and Acceleration for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School (WS/FCS) system.