During his 20+ years in education, Anthony is dedicated to empowering leaders within educational communities and nourishing and sustaining educational communities that foster the development of leaders. He taught high school very early in his career, and then transitioned to higher education shortly after graduation. At BYU, he has served as an advisor, program coordinator, assistant director, director, and now managing director across 3 BYU departments, including Multicultural Student Services (2005-2013), Student Connection and Leadership Center (2013-2021), and now the Sorensen Center (2021-present). Anthony earned an associate’s degree from Utah Valley State College in 2002 (now UVU), and holds his bachelor’s (Secondary Education, ‘04), master’s (Public Administration, ‘11), and doctorate (Educational Leadership, ‘23) degrees from BYU.
Although Anthony grew up in Pocatello, Idaho, his genealogical and cultural roots are from South Carolina, Maryland, and Wisconsin. His wife and best friend since junior high also hails from Pocatello, and they are the parents of 7 children. Anthony is passionate about the history of his enslaved ancestors and the dignity and community that has been afforded him through their tenacity and sacrifice. Since 2012 Anthony has assisted with or facilitated nearly 2 dozen experiences for students, faculty, and staff, which examines the history and legacy of the institution of slavery. In visiting Atlanta, Anniston, Birmingham, Montgomery, and Selma, Anthony takes deep pleasure in helping people to discover faith, courage, and renewed hope in the lives of courageous women and men who fought for “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."