JOEL AUSTIN is the Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer for Daddy University Inc. and the Executive Director of The School of Parent Education a 501©3. In this role he serves as a strong, undeniable force in propelling males and positive parenting to the forefront of the family and community agenda. An expert in the field of male parenting, male engagement and parenting education.

Fueled by his role as a father of four, Mr. Austin is personally and professionally committed to educating and re-educating the world about the importance of fatherhood. Through his leadership, Daddy University Inc. has grown into a recognized authority on fatherhood information, support, and training. As a national speaker and skilled facilitator, Mr. Austin presents to thousands across the nation; infusing his passion through audiences and empowering individuals and groups to positively impact the lives of others.

Mr. Austin was hand selected to be a member of the Mayors Commission on African American Males Education committee since its inception in 2012. Mr. Austin is also the co-chair of the DHS Commissioner’s Fatherhood Engagement Committee. Mr. Austin is a Certified trainer for social workers, by the Univ of Pittsburgh Child-Welfare Resource Center.

Among his many accomplishments; Mr. Austin is the founder of the Annual National Fatherhood Conference whose message has reached thousands of individuals and groups since its inception in 2006. He is also the founder of the Annual Daddy Daughter Dance, in its sixth year; it has become a tradition that changes the lives of girls everywhere. Mr. Austin is also the chief facilitator and program developer for the Fathers Club; a free weekly fatherhood training group now at four different locations in the city of Phila; he services fathers from all backgrounds, ages and stages.

Contact - [email protected] / 610-579-3237