Joel Austin
Joel Austin, President and CEO, Daddy University
Education:
B.S., Cheyney University
Joel is the founder, president and CEO of Daddy University, Inc., and the executive director of The School of Parent Education. In this role he serves as a strong force in propelling males and responsible parenting to the forefront of the family and community agenda. Joel is the founder of the National Fatherhood Conference, a full-day event. He is also the founder of the Tri-State Daddy Daughter and is the chief facilitator and program developer for the Fathers Club.
Joel is one of the few certified master trainers of both the National Fatherhood Initiative Curriculum 24/7 DAD® as well as the N.P.C.L. Fatherhood Development Curriculum.
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