Dr. Talisa Sullivan
Executive Director of the Equity Department at the San Diego County Office of Education

Dr. Talisa Sullivan has been an educator for more than 20 years, serving students, teachers, staff, families, and the community across five large counties: San Diego, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Orange. She specializes in serving marginalized populations who have experienced intergenerational inequities and marginalization and has built a rapport as an equity leader for county offices, comprehensive and alternative schools, and programs throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a Teaching Credential from Cal State Dominguez Hills, a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from Cal State San Bernardino, and a Ph.D. in Education with an emphasis on Urban Leadership from  Claremont Graduate University. 

In addition to serving as an educator in K-12 public education, Dr. Sullivan serves as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Education for the Teacher Education Program and the Ethnic Studies program as well as the Doctoral in Education Leadership Program at local Universities. She has delivered Keynote speeches at local universities and school districts as well as served as a breakout session speaker at several major conferences.  

Dr. Sullivan has a magnitude of knowledge and training in education and is passionate about working with educators who prepare students for 21st-century college and careers. She specializes in the following areas;  Adaptive Leadership, Equitable Practices, Marginalized Populations, Alternative Education, Restorative  Justice, Diversity, Leadership Development, and Cultural Proficiency.