Biographical Info

Dr. John Alvarez Turner is the Director of the Pride Center at the University of Georgia. With over twenty years of experience in education, John has worked in K-12, corporate training, and higher education. Before joining UGA, John held various positions at The University of Akron, including Associate Director for Hispanic Outreach, Student Success Instructor, Manager of the Dr. Shirla R. McClain Gallery of Akron’s Black History and Culture, and Academic Advisor. He also served as a Commissioner on the Civil Rights Commission for the City of Akron, Ohio, and spent seven years as a Middle School ESL Social Studies Teacher.

At UGA, John leads the Pride Center in planning, advising, developing, and implementing programs and trainings that foster belonging, multicultural education, and intercultural engagement, honoring the intersections of LGBTQIA+ identities.

John holds a Doctor of Education in Student Affairs Leadership, a Master’s in Higher Education Administration from The University of Akron, as well as a Bachelor’s in History from the University of Central Florida. He joined UGA in 2018 as an Assistant Director for Multicultural Services and Programs and has been the Director of the Pride Center since 2022.