Brian Lewis

Brian Lewis currently serves as the Executive Director of ROC the Future Alliance, a community initiative focused on enhancing opportunities for children in Rochester, NY. Additionally, Brian works as a Senior DEI Consultant at DBI Projects, guiding staff through a comprehensive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion series. Throughout an extensive career in academia, Brian has held adjunct professor positions at Monroe Community College, NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, The New School, and John Jay College, teaching courses that emphasize social justice and the intersection of arts and education. Previously, Brian held leadership roles as Chief Program Officer at exalt and Deputy Director at The New York Community Trust Leadership Fellows. Educational qualifications include a Master's in Education from The Graduate Center, City University of New York, and completion of various leadership and non-profit management programs at Columbia Business School and other institutions.