Dr. Eric Jay Rosser is an accomplished educational leader with over 24 years of experience in school turnaround, educational leadership, and operational management, driven by a lifelong mission to create high-quality educational opportunities for all students. Renowned for his ability to design and implement transformative strategies, he has a proven track record of coaching educational leaders, improving instructional outcomes, and driving student success through innovative support initiatives. As a systems thinker, Dr. Rosser has led reform efforts in several districts, including the Poughkeepsie City School District (NY), Buffalo Public Schools (NY), Atlanta Public Schools (GA), and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (DC). In August 2019, Dr. Rosser became superintendent of the Poughkeepsie City School District, where he has spearheaded significant improvements. Partnering with the board of education and community stakeholders, he developed a comprehensive five-year strategic plan that has elevated district performance. Under his leadership, Poughkeepsie has progressed from being regarded as a low-performing district to one recognized for its promise and potential, with measurable improvements in academic performance, operational efficiency, and community engagement.