Vice President of Youth Opportunity Programs & Executive Director, My Brother’s Keeper Alliance | Obama Foundation

Dr. Adren Wilson is a nationally recognized leader and advocate for educational equity, youth development, and community transformation. As Vice President of Youth Opportunity Programs and Executive Director of the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance at the Obama Foundation, he leads national efforts to expand opportunities and improve outcomes for boys and young men of color through strategic partnerships, community engagement, and systemic change.

With extensive experience in public policy, nonprofit leadership, and youth advocacy, Dr. Wilson previously served as National CEO of Public Allies, National Director of Youth and Student Leadership at the Children’s Defense Fund, and Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor of Louisiana. He holds a doctorate in Public Policy from Southern University and a master’s degree in Public Administration from Harvard University.

Dr. Wilson brings a powerful perspective on the importance of collective action in strengthening educational pathways, removing barriers to success, and ensuring every young person has the opportunity to reach their full potential.