Christina Grant, Ed.D

Christina leads the Center for Education Policy Research (CEPR) at Harvard University. In her career as an educator and administrator in some of America’s largest school systems, she has focused on using data-driven leadership and strategic management to improve student outcomes and drive academic acceleration. Her previous roles include serving as the District of Columbia’s State Superintendent of Education and as Chief of Charter Schools and Innovation for The School District of Philadelphia. Earlier this year, she was appointed by Governor Maura Healey as a member of the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Christina joined the Empower Schools Board of Directors in 2024.