AFRICA | A young brilliant lady named Jeri Brown has earned a PhD in Instructional Design and Technology from Old Dominion University, United States, joining the elite roughly 4% of Black women in the U.S. who hold a doctoral degree.
Jeri’s achievement is a powerful reflection of academic excellence, persistence, and a deep commitment to advancing digital equity through education and technology.
Jeri's Story and How She Did It
Her academic journey began at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 2005. Driven by a passion for learning and teaching, she went on to obtain a Master’s degree in Education (M.Ed) in 2011.
In 2016, Jeri took a bold step into the technology space by enrolling for another master’s degree in Educational Technology. Her goal was to foster digital equity and expand access through thoughtful technology integration and research-backed strategies.
She completed the program successfully in 2018. Two years later, in 2021, she advanced her academic pursuit by enrolling for a PhD, a journey that would further shape her impact in education and research.
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Reflecting on her journey, Jeri shared that the achievement also comes with being a published author, conference presenter, and academic researcher.
She expressed deep gratitude to her support system, describing them as her “village,” and gave special recognition to her advisor and chair, Dr. Tian Luo, for her unwavering support and advocacy.
Jeri also highlighted the role of curated digital communities for Black women, noting that platforms such as Cohort Sistas and Write Your Dissertation, Sis helped keep her connected, motivated, and purposeful throughout the process.
Now officially part of the approximately 4% of Black women who have earned a doctorate, Jeri describes the milestone as both humbling and empowering.
With this chapter complete, she looks ahead with excitement, eager to apply her expertise to education, research, and broader community impact, continuing to break barriers and inspire others along the way.
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