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Christopher Shropshire, Ed.D

Senior Advisor

Dr. Chris Shropshire is a staff Senior Advisor at Empower Schools. In this role, Chris oversees a portfolio of programs across the country aimed at increasing access to post-secondary opportunities and public schools for all students, especially those that have traditionally been underserved.

Prior to joining Empower Schools, Chris served as Special Assistant to the President at Paul Quinn College, the nation’s first Urban Work College. He also served as a Program Officer with the Rainwater Charitable Foundation, located in Fort Worth, Texas. Chris has more than 15 years of experience, having served in both K-12 and higher education as a teacher, administrator, and charter school authorizer. As Executive Director of Operations at the Leadership Academy Network in Fort Worth, he co-launched an autonomous, in-district charter network of 5 campuses. Chris has overseen networks of schools and governing boards that have served more than 31,000 students and collaborated to create systems of support for students to successfully navigate K-12 and higher educational systems.

Based in the DFW area of Texas, Chris is married to his best friend, Ana, and has two beautiful daughters, Cataleya and Zinnia.

Chris earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from The University of Michigan, an MBA from Northwood University, and a Doctor of Education from the University of Alabama.

Chris joined the Empower Schools Board of Directors in 2021. He joined the Empower team in 2026.