Cleophus Downing, Ed.D.
cleodown@att.net
Phone: 312-371-5644
Degree Level/Concentration: Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Argosy University, Chicago, IL; M.S. in Organizational Management, Cumberland University, Lebanon, TN; B.A. in Marketing, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN

Professional Background:
Dr. Downing has served as an adjunct faculty member for six years. She currently
serves as an educational consultant with a non-profit educational organization. Dr. Downing’s desire, as an educator, is to help students meet their full potential by providing an environment that is safe, supports risk-taking, and encourages a sharing of ideas. As a contributor to education and all of its vitalities, she is committed to reform higher education. She believes that increasing an individual’s access to education can make the difference between despondency and hope.