Dr. Jarvis Marlow-McCowin is the inaugural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Education Manager at Corning Incorporated’s Office of Racial Equality and Social Unity, where he leads efforts to advance educator diversity, equity-driven education policy, and student voice. With over a decade of experience across K-12, higher education, and corporate settings, he is a nationally recognized diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) subject-matter expert and a recipient of the 2024 Diamond Award from The Not Alone Foundation for his work in advancing social change.

 

Jarvis’ research focuses on educational access for rural students and men of color, with 14 publications in journals such as the Journal of College Student Development and The Rural Educator. He has advised over 30 organizations on equity-centered strategies and is the founder of Empowerment Insights Partners, a consulting firm designed to support individuals and organizations in their transformation and organizational change journeys.

 

Jarvis holds a Ph.D. in Community Research and Action from Binghamton University, where he received the inaugural Fellowship for Racial Justice in honor of Dominic Davy. He also earned a master’s degree in educational policy and leadership studies from the University of Iowa and a bachelor’s degree in history from Virginia Commonwealth University.

 

Outside of work, he serves on the board of the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and enjoys coaching middle school football and giving drum lessons in his community.

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