Antonio Burgess is an Equity & Diversity Instructional Facilitator within the Broward County Public School system, where he coordinates districtwide mentoring events, activities and initiatives such as HBCU college tours, youth summits, field trips and mentoring programs. He’s a staunch advocate for underserved students and strives to provide racial equity and equal opportunities for all. Antonio attended North Fork Elementary School, Parkway Middle School and is a proud graduate of Dillard High School class of 2003.

As the SFL district coordinator for the 5,000 Role Models of Excellence Project, a mentoring program for marginalized young men, Antonio provides leadership and guidance to more than 20 site directors in Broward County Public Schools. He recruited more than 100 adult men in various professions to encourage these young men to see their potential. Securing more than $25,000 in grants and scholarships to provide access and opportunities for these students, this initiative has led to an incredible 100% graduation rate. Antonio graduated from Florida A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a master’s degree in education.