C. Emmanuel Little, Ph.D.
Assistant Director of Industry Engagement
The AUC Data Science Initiative (DSI)
Atlanta University Center Consortium, Inc.
404-641-8161
elittle@aucenter.edu
Dr. C. Emmanuel Little joined the Data Science Initiative in June 2024 as its first Assistant Director of Industry Engagement. In this role, Dr. Little leads efforts to strengthen connections between data science industry leaders and HBCUs and help expand pathways to data science careers.
He is a multi-talented scholar, creative, and family man from Macon, Georgia. Dr. Little is a doctoral graduate of the University of Georgia (PhD, Higher Education – Dec. 2018). He also holds degrees from Georgia College (B.A. in Mass Communications ’07, Masters in Public Administration 2010).
Dr. Little is extremely passionate about issues affecting historically marginalized communities, particularly Black people; this passion informs his professional work and scholarship in the nonprofit and education sectors. He has presented his work at numerous national and statewide conferences and was recognized by ProvenBase in 2023 as a “Top 100 DEI Leader” for his transformational work within the realm of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice.
Outside of his day jobs, Dr. Little is a nature nerd and music lover. In his spare time, he also thrives as a voiceover professional and podcaster while dabbling in rap music and poetry as creative outlets. As someone always interested in using his voice to help others, Dr. Little applies this approach to his work with DSI on a daily basis to implement key initiatives and make important, inclusive connections. He lives in central Georgia with his brilliant daughter, Camryn, and wonderful wife, Crystal, who is also a leader in the education field.
