Dr. Tinkhani Ushe White is the Director of Systems Transformation at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. She leads work that seeks to learn how systems transform to make education more equitable and relevant for the lives our young people wish to live and serve society. She joined the Carnegie Foundation in 2021 as a Networked Improvement Science associate, overseeing the Learning Leadership Network (LLN) and facilitating several courses. She also served as a member of the Summit Program team and worked on several partner-facing projects. Previously, she supported the enhanced school performance in Chesterfield County Public Schools in Virginia as the Director of School Improvement, leveraging her expertise in improvement science and state accountability. Her career includes roles as a building administrator, principal, and mathematics teacher in various New York and Virginia schools, where she significantly improved student outcomes.

Passionate about equitable outcomes and economic mobility, Tinkhani works to empower others to solve problems through skill development. She holds an Ed.D. in educational leadership and policy from Virginia Tech, a master’s in educational leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University, and a bachelor's in mathematics from the State University of New York at Geneseo. Additionally, she mentors future educational leaders as an adjunct professor at the University of Virginia and participates in dissertation committees at Virginia Tech.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Tinkhani enjoys family time, volunteering with her church and sorority, and crocheting.