Mary Rice-Boothe, EdD, has more than 25 years of experience in education as a teacher, principal, principal coach, curriculum designer, and equity officer. She is owner of Leading-Within, LLC, a consulting organization.

Mary is a certified Courageous Conversations about Race Affiliate and a certified Facilitative Leadership Trainer. She sits on the board of Marathon Kids. Mary holds a BA in Metropolitan Studies from New York University, an MA in English and English Education from the City College of New York, and a Doctorate Degree in Leadership and Organizational Change from the University of Southern California.

Her book, Leading Within Systems of Inequity in Education: A Liberation Guide for Leaders of Color was published by ASCD in March 2023. Mary lives in Round Rock, Texas, with her husband, daughter, and son.