Dr. Bobby White

Dr. Bobby White serves as the President and CEO of Leadership Memphis since October 2024 and as the Memphis Shelby County Lead for Groundswell Network since May 2024, focusing on creating a robust alternative school ecosystem for underserved children in Tennessee. As the Founder and CEO of Frayser Community Schools, Dr. White has established a neighborhood charter school network in Memphis, operating three schools. Prior experience includes serving as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant at Tracey A Benson Consulting and as a Senior Fellow at the Tennessee Charter School Center. Dr. White was previously the Principal of Memphis-Shelby County Schools from July 2009 to June 2012. Dr. White holds a Doctor of Education in Urban Education and Leadership from The University of Memphis and has completed various leadership programs, including The Broad Academy of Superintendents.