Ron Idoko

Ron Idoko is the Associate Director of the Center on Race and Social Problems at the University of Pittsburgh, where he directs strategic initiatives for the one of the nation’s premier applied race research centers. These primarily focus on antiracism research, education, and praxis. Ron is also the founding director of the Racial Equity Consciousness Institute—an immersive platform that supports learners in developing their mindsets and capacities to deconstruct racism and cultivate racial equity. In his complementary role as the Director of the Office of Social Innovation at the University’s, David C. Frederick Honors College, Ron supports students in tackling systemic social inequities. His focus is on encouraging innovative solutions to drive social progress. As a research assistant professor in the School of Social Work, Ron’s research concentrates on the development and utilization of structured cognitive behavioral training frameworks to address racial biases and behaviors. His experience includes a tenure at the University’s Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, where he worked on integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into social and academic culture.