Tracee Perryman, PhD

Dr. Tracee Perryman (https://doctor-p.com/) is the author of Elevating Futures: A Model For Empowering Black Elementary Student Success, and co-author of a companion workbook, Elevate: An Afterschool Enrichment Model For Fostering Children’s Academic, Social, And Emotional Resilience. She also is the CEO and co-founder of Center of Hope Family Services, where she leads the organization’s mission to improve the life outcomes of individuals and families living in urban settings. Dr. Perryman developed the award-winning, comprehensive after-school educational program ELEVATE. She graduated with honors from the University of Michigan, earned a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Bowling Green University, and received her PhD from the Ohio State University College of Social Work.