Dr. Francemise Kingsberry is an educational leader who has focused on social justice and advocacy for marginalized populations for the past 20 years as an elementary and middle school teacher, school administrator, scholar, and adjunct professor through leadership, program implementation, workshop facilitation/presentations, staff development, and advising. More specifically, her research centers on race and equity, women in educational leadership in the K-12 and higher education system, and urban school educational reform. Her expertise includes, but is not limited to racial equity, implicit bias, microaggressions, anti-racism, and strategic planning.

She earned her Doctorate of Education in Educational Administration and Supervision from North Carolina State University. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Sociology and Management and Society as well as a Master of Arts degree in School Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is the founder and Executive Director of Mes Papillons Foundation, a non-profit organization geared towards helping children with rare diseases secure medical equipment not covered by insurance. In addition, she is the founder and CEO of Inspired Consulting, LLC., a writing, editing, and coaching business.