CHARLES S. CORPREW, III, Ph.D.

(m) 757.692.4310
DrCharlesCorprew@gmail.com

Experienced and professional developmental psychologist, consultant, and facilitator

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
May 2015- Principal, WYRevolution Consulting - Whats Your Revolution?

Metairie, LA
Create reflective and consciousness-raising experiences for professionals who seek to
revolutionize the lives of children and families by creating and implementing structures that
foster positive social change.
Train leaders on how to create equitable contexts for all
Facilitate dialogue with leaders working to foster resilience and vulnerability in children of
color
Evaluate organizational effectiveness and impact
Assist leaders in developing programming and curricula that encapsulates organizational
mission and individual program goals and outcomes

July 2011 Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences (tenure-track)
May
Loyola University, New Orleans, LA
2015
Director of research laboratory designed to investigate the factors associated with both
resilient and vulnerable outcomes for African American families and youth
Position as Director required creation of research programs; training, mentoring, and
coordination of research assistants and staff; data collection and statistical analyses;
dissemination of findings through conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications;
procurement of grants to facilitate research program
Professor of approximately 3-4 courses per semester (including originally developed courses):
requires developing lectures and experiential learning exercises, leading class
discussions/debates, and timely grading of assignment

July 2013-
January
2014

Interim Executive Director
Orleans Parish Place Matters
Provided unwavering bridge of leadership between outgoing and incoming executive
directors
Served as a compelling spokesperson and representative of the Orleans Place Matters
work on local, state, and national level
Set goals and aligned the teams work with initiatives from funders, partner organizations,
and other stakeholders (W. K. Kellogg Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation)
Researched and advocated for policy initiatives that aid in stemming violence and
creating educational equity in New Orleans
Provided team with clear direction in regards to the research, planning, implementation,
and maintenance of activities and projects in accordance with the teams overall vision
Analyzed budgetary allocations and aligned teams goals, outcomes, and outputs based
on these allocations
Responsible for creating and communicating the grant/project goals, quality standards,
deadlines and budget to team members
Tracked progress of the teams projects and reports on internal and external indicators to
funders, partner organizations, and other stakeholders.

CHARLES S. CORPREW, III, Ph.D.

Summers Director
2001-2008 James Madison University Academy for Academic and Social Development
Prepared and executed the implementation of an intensive summer program focused on
the academic, social and emotional, and physical development of adolescent males of
color
Researched and established a holistic curriculum to engage participants in developing
sound practices that lead to successful development
Established budgetary requirements, and disseminated funds accordingly to best
facilitate success of staff and programs
Trained staff on best practices in leadership development, mentoring, and program
design
Promoted a culture of teamwork and teambuilding that manifested a culture of success
Provided daily mentorship and evaluation to staff to ensure professional needs were met
Implemented proactive models of problem resolution with staff
Coordinated programming with university and community stakeholders


Aug 1997- Teacher
June 2005 Virginia Beach Public Schools (Great Neck Middle School, Green Run H.S.)
Planned and implemented curricula designed to facilitate optimal learning experiences
for Advanced Placement, Honors, and regular education students.
Designed and implemented peer-based mentoring programs directed toward assisting
and motivating at-risk males to develop positive academic and social skills.
Developed and organized school based trainings for middle and high school staff
regarding best practices on educating vulnerable youth.
Facilitated intense practices as both high school and middle school baseball coach

EDUCATION

Jan 2006- Ph.D. in Psychological Science, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
May 2011
Extensive training in developmental and educational psychology, quantitative
and qualitative design, statistical analyses, consulting, community and youth
engagement
Dissertation used a novel methodology to investigate the definition,
dimensionality, and function of hypermasculinity in emerging adulthood males.
Aug 1995-
May-1997

June
1989-
Aug1993

M.A.T. in Urban Education, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA

Extensive training in research methods, teaching methods and curriculum
design pertaining to Social Studies Education

B.A. in History with a concentration in African American Studies
James Madison University
General liberal arts education
Trained in research methods, statistical analysis, and writing concerning
historical concepts

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans
W.K. Kellogg Community Leadership Fellow

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Bryan Bell Metropolitan Leadership Fellow

Board Member Metropolitan Center for Woman and Children
Board Member Rethink New Orleans
Consultant Sci Academy (Charter School for high-achieving youth)
Consultant NOLA for Life Mentoring Initiative
Motivational Speaker
Various professional speaking engagements including colloquium presentations for different
universities and conferences, graduation speaker, motivational speaker

PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES AND TRAININGS
Interaction Institute for Social Change: Facilitative leadership for Social Change, and Pathways to Change
Rockwood Leadership Institute: Art of Leadership
Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite

In-depth knowledge of SPSS statistical software