W. T. (William T.) Lewis

An author, speaker, and organizational culture leader, he is known for writing about race, belonging, and leadership in a way that aims to feel honest and approachable. His book Sweet Potato or Pumpkin Pie: Conversations with My White Friends about Race received awards in 2022, and his broader work centers on helping people and institutions build more inclusive cultures.

Beyond writing, he has served in senior diversity and inclusion roles at Indiana University, Bridgewater State University, and Virginia Tech, and later worked as a consultant and advisor through WillHouse Global. He is also a co-author of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education's Standards of Professional Practice.

His background includes a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Indiana University and a master's degree in social work. That mix of scholarship, practice, and lived experience helps explain why his books and speaking work often focus not just on big ideas, but on how people can talk to one another more openly and move forward together.