Alan Russell

Alan Russell is the director of the Disability Resource Center (DRC). Originally from London, England, he obtained his M.A. in American History at the University of Sussex. Alan also holds an Ed.D. in ethical leadership from the University of St. Thomas in Houston. Before joining Rice, Alan worked for nonprofit organizations in the UK advising on accessibility issues. He has provided consultancy services at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, delivering a keynote speech and facilitating two workshops on disability service provision. Alan is a former Commissioner on the Houston Commission on Disabilities (HCOD) and a former president of the Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) in Texas. During his time at Rice, Alan has earned a Rice Mile Award and a Hudspeth Award for his work.