Meet Dr. Cleveland

Dr. Lolita D. Cleveland is a distinguished leader and philanthropist with over two decades of expertise in the nonprofit, small business, and humanitarian sectors. As the founder and CEO of CRUMB Enterprises in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Cleveland has become a prominent figure in community developmentand public administration.

Holding a Ph.D. in Christian Education, a Master of Arts in Public Administration from Walden University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Grambling State University, Dr. Cleveland has cultivated a rich educational background that underpins her professional and philanthropic endeavors.

In her roles as a Program Manager and Adjunct Professor, she passionately educates and inspires a new generation of leaders. Dr. Cleveland's engaging teaching style and motivational skills enable her to guide individuals toward fulfilling their potential and crafting their own paths to success.

An acclaimed author, Dr. Cleveland has contributed to the "Next Level Evangelism Training Manual" and co-authored "Moments in HerStory: From Pain to Purpose II," which delve into personal and communal transformation. Her commitment extends globally through longstanding humanitarian efforts in regions such as Mexico, Jamaica, India, Trinidad & Tobago, and Africa.

Dr. Cleveland serves as the Board Chairwoman for the Girls Like Me Project Initiative and Peer Plus Education and Training Advocates and holds positions on the boards of Circle Ruth Women’s Ministry, Eden 360, and Diadem International, where she influences policy and program development.

Her leadership philosophy is driven by a profound belief in the power of investing in people, which she sees as the cornerstone for fostering hope, possibilities, and transformative change in communities around the world.