Meet Dr. Tim J. Herd
(Scholar, Creative, Organizer)
My Story
Dr. Tim J. Herd is a Social Architect who analyzes complex institutional systems and builds structures and frameworks to improve them. Dr. Herd's research examines university governing boards, power dynamics, and affirmative action. In his most recent role as Practitioner in Residence at De Anza College in their Social Science & Humanities Division, he advised C-suite leadership on scalable Generative AI adoption. Outside of this position, he currently serves as Director of Strategy & Culture for the Doctoral Student Writing Collective, an organization that supports over 700 historically underrepresented doctoral students in navigating their program through writing sessions and professional development. He also serves as the Chief Visionary Officer of the Black Doctors Creative, where he implements holistic professional advancement and community-building programs to cultivate an interdisciplinary professional network for doctoral-level practitioners in the greater Los Angeles area.
Dr. Herd is also the founder of two organizations, Rising Black Men and the Grosse Pointe Black Alumni Association, the latter of which he currently serves as President/CEO. Rising Black Men is a mentorship organization founded at Michigan State University in 2017 that still serves as a pipeline of support for Black men from MSU to the Greater Lansing Community. He earned his BA at Michigan State University in Elementary Education, M.S.Ed in Higher Education at the University of Pennsylvania, MA in Higher Education & Organizational Change at UCLA, and Ph.D. in Higher Education & Organizational Change at UCLA as well.
Inspiration Behind Website
My whole idea is to be the change that you want to see. I began this as an opportunity to blog during undergrad, and it began to evolve into an outlet that allows me to use my voice to advocate for change through various mediums. Take some time to explore the website, read something interesting, and feel free to reach out if you would like to collaborate on a project together, discuss graduate school or the arts, or any other topic that may be on your mind!
Rising Black Men (RBM) was the initial entry point into the importance of community service, mentorship, and further seeking higher education to create an impact. The creation of this organization, along with the creation of the Grosse Pointe Black Alumni Association (GPBAA), the Doctoral Student Writing Collective (DSWC), and Black Doctors Creative (BDC) have allowed me to serve something greater than myself, and it has led to my quest to continue to be the change I want to see. Click on the pictures below to learn more about RBM & GPBAA.
Learn More about Rising Black Men (RBM) , Grosse Pointe Black Alumni Association (GPBAA), Doctoral Student Writing Collective (DSWC), and Black Doctors Creative (BDC).
