Dr. Kelisha B. Graves is a multifaceted leader who drives strategy and innovation at the intersection of education, technology, and social impact. She is the Chief Research, Education, and Programs Officer at The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change ("The King Center"), where she leads a diverse portfolio of educational and digital initiatives aligned to the organization's mission and vision. She leads and fosters partnerships with corporations, academic institutions, government agencies, NGOs, and nonprofits to advance the Center's research, education, and programmatic priorities. Dr. Graves holds a doctorate in education with a concentration in higher education. She maintains an appointment as Assistant Professor of Social Justice and Cultural Foundations at Virginia State University.