A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, Dr. Turner is an alumnus of Indiana State University where he received his B.S. in Electronics Technology and M.S. in Student Affairs & Higher Education. Dr. Turner successfully completed a Ph.D. in Urban Education Studies from the Indiana University School of Education in the City of Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Turner’s academic research focus investigates the retention and success of the Minority Males & BIPOC K-Doctorate Students, Staff, and Faculty. Dr. Turner also works as an Education Advocate and Speaker who creates Community/School/Organization/Corporation networking and programming opportunities to discuss societal, systemic, & DEIB issues to help close the racial divides people face around the World.
Dr. Turner is host of "The Doc Chat" Show on LinkedIN and YouTube & Lead Author of "The Doctor Talker" Book, which highlights the doctoral journeys of Doctors from all kinds of Doctorate degree majors. Dr. Turner oversees The Professor JT LLC Educational Counseling ™️, which provides paid services for students, educators, families, community organizations, corporations, & educational institutions for them to get the assistance that they need to reach their goals.
