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Dr. Hilda R. Tompkins

Leadership, Educator, Training Specialist & Martin Luther King Jr. Scholar

Dr. Hilda R. Tompkins
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Black Heritage, Civil Rights, Education, Influential Women, Leadership, Non-Profit, Social Activism, Women
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Dr. Hilda R. Tompkins Biography

John F. Kennedy, Jr. said 'ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country'. Martin Luther King, Jr. said 'life’s most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?' Dr. Hilda R. Tompkins has taken both of these quotes to heart and has incorporated them into her personal and professional life. As a result, she has shied away from working with for profits and other corporate entities, choosing instead to serve in non-profits or government agencies committed to the delivery of meaningful and significant services for the betterment of humankind.

Tompkins is a retired educator and trainer who most recently served as a training specialist with Babies Can’t Wait (BCW). Prior to joining BCW, Tompkins served as Senior Director of Educational Partnerships and Initiatives with The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center). Tompkins has a wealth of experience in higher education serving as: Vice President for Accreditation for the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Director of Program Approval with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission; and Early Childhood Coordinator for Georgia's Technical College System.

Before transitioning into the field of education Tompkins, who has a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Georgia (UGA), served in a number of challenging positions in public relations, promotions, cultural affairs, education and training with The King Center. She received her Masters’ degree in education from Georgia State University and an earned Doctorate degree in education from UGA. Her dissertation is entitled, 'To Redeem the Soul of America: the Leadership Challenges Martin Luther King, Jr. Faced and Managed as Leader of a Social Movement'. At the time it was written, her dissertation was the only one that had been written specifically on Dr. King’s leadership.

Tompkins is a published author. The short story entitled "Daddy" which she wrote in collaboration with Yolanda D. King, is part of the Norton Anthology Talk That Talk published by Simon & Schuster. Tompkins’ most recent speaking-teaching engagements include: Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Leadership – A Three Part Series taught virtually to students from around the world for The King Center; The Making of a Leader - Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Leadership, a seminar developed and delivered to UGA leadership students; 'A Legacy of Service and Commitment in Action', keynote speaker for the annual MLK Celebration for the National Association of University Women – Little Rock Arkansas Branch; and 'The Making of a Leader – How Dr. King became a Drum Major for Justice', keynote speaker for Georgia State University Sources Conference.

Tompkins volunteers for a number of nonprofits. She served on the Advisory Board of the Alliance Theatre; Past President of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Association on Young Children which is the state affiliate to the national association; and as an emerging leader with the Washington, D.C. based Children’s Defense Fund to name a few. Tompkins is a native Atlantan but has travelled extensively across N. America, S. America, Central America, Europe, Asia and Africa.

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Dr. Hilda R. Tompkins Speaking Topics

  • The Making of A Leader - Part 1: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Early Preparation for Leadership

    Description: When the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded in 1909, it “was an important development because the NAACP was the first to lead a national protest organized specifically to attack the Jim Crow regime and racial inequality” (Morris, 1999, p. 520). This course identifies and discusses the significant social and political events that served as the catalyst for the rise and success of the Civil Rights Movement. It also examines the personal events that occurred early in the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. that influenced his life’s work, and leadership.

    Participants will be able to:

    • Identify significant political and social events that helped pave the way for the Civil Rights Movement.
    • Explain the critical aspects of Dr. Kings early life that led to his commitment to social change.
    • Dispel myths associated with Dr. King’s leadership of the Civil Right Movement.

  • The Making of a Leader - Part II: Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Foundation for Leadership

    Description: According to Nepstad and Bob (2006) leaders play a critical role in collective action, shaping movements in numerous ways. They define goals and advance strategies. This course will examine Dr. King’s response to his call for leadership. It will also highlight the most important aspects of Dr. King’s leadership and how they were developed.

    Participants will be able to:

    • Explain Dr. King’s initial response to his call to leadership.
    • Identify the three most important aspects of Dr. King’s leadership.
    • Describe Dr. King’s approach to leadership.

  • The Making of a Leader - Part III: Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Challenges to his Leadership

    Description: When leadership researchers, Kouzes and Posner (2002), asked people to think of historical leaders they most admired and would willingly follow. They all named: '…individuals who served during times of turbulence, conflict, innovation, and change'. Examining the challenges and the leader’s response to them helps us discover the essence of the leader. This course will identify the challenges Martin Luther King, Jr. faced as leader of the Civil Rights Movement and how he managed the challenges.

    Participants will be able to:

    • Identify the personal challenges Dr. King faced as leader of the Civil Rights Movement.
    • Identify the internal organizational challenges Dr. King faced as leader of the Civil Rights Movement.
    • Identify the external movement challenges Dr. King faced as leader of the Civil Rights Movement.
    • Explain how Dr. King managed the challenges he faced.

  • TO REDEEM THE SOUL OF AMERICA:” THE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. FACED AND MANAGED AS LEADER OF A SOCIAL MOVEMENT

    The purpose of this study was to examine the leadership challenges Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) faced and addressed as he led a nonviolent movement for social change. This dissertation study was conducted using a basic qualitative design. Data was collected from interviews from a purposeful sample of seven participants. Data collected was triangulated through document analysis and member checks. The findings of this study reveal the personal (reluctance to lead and threats), internal organizational (egos and competition from African American leaders and criticism from African American and White leaders) and external movement (resistance to the use of nonviolence and leadership succession plan) challenges MLK faced as leader of the CRM. The findings also reveal the strategies, skills and ideals he used to effectively manage these challenges. He managed the personal challenges by using his personal relationship with God. He managed the internal organizational challenges by turning to humor, explaining decisions in writing and practicing team leadership. He managed the external movement challenges by providing education and training, relating scripture to the nonviolent approach and practicing what he professed and offering leadership development opportunities.

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Dr. Hilda R. Tompkins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Making of A Leader - Part 1: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Early Preparation for Leadership, The Making of a Leader - Part II: Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Foundation for Leadership, The Making of a Leader - Part III: Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Challenges to his Leadership and TO REDEEM THE SOUL OF AMERICA:” THE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. FACED AND MANAGED AS LEADER OF A SOCIAL MOVEMENT. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Hilda R. Tompkins for your event is available upon request. Dr. Hilda R. Tompkins generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Wendy Osefo, PhD, Christi Tasker, Rebecca Walker, Dr. Claudia Espinosa and Ashley Allison. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Hilda R. Tompkins for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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