Raeshan D. Davis

Dr. Raeshan D. Davis is a STEM equity scholar-practitioner dedicated to transforming higher education environments and advancing student success. Trained as a forensic scientist, she brings a research-driven, equity-focused lens to addressing systemic barriers in STEM, particularly those impacting historically marginalized populations. Her work leverages qualitative inquiry to illuminate the undergraduate STEM student experience in postsecondary STEM pathways. She has published in The Journal of Higher Education and Frontiers in STEM Education, and her research has informed policy reports for the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). Dr. Davis is committed to institutional transformation that creates inclusive academic ecosystems. Her leadership centers mentorship, culturally responsive programming, and equity-grounded collaboration. She believes that broadening participation in STEM requires not only diversifying who enters the field, but also reshaping the cultures, systems, and supports that determine who thrives.