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Courtney Gaskins, Ph.D.

Founder, AdvocacyEd | Consultant | Expert in Special Education Policies
& Non-Profit Management

Approach: Servant-leader, collaborative problem-solver, and systems-builder. I bring both heart and data to every engagement—balancing empathy for families with the analytical precision nonprofits need to thrive.

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Experience Highlights:

  • 25+ years leading education and behavioral-health programs

  • Built cross-agency partnerships across Virginia, DC, and Maryland

  • Negotiated service contracts, guided accreditation, and launched inclusive, integrated workplaces

  • Currently completing the Generative AI Professional Certification at Johns Hopkins University, applying advanced AI methods to strengthen compliance reviews, program evaluations, and data-driven decision-making

  • Developed innovative tools to embed workforce readiness skills into K–12 instruction and nonprofit systems

Why AdvocacyEd

Because systems that serve children, youth, and adults must be both compliant and humane—and built to last.  AdvocacyEd exists to help organizations navigate complex regulatory environments, translate data into insight, and design practical, human-centered systems across education, behavioral health, and human services. Every framework, tool, and training is designed for immediate usability and long-term sustainability.

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