Royce Collins

Royce earned a Master of Public Administration in Public Policy from Clark Atlanta University and is works in government relations in the private sector. While at Clark Atlanta University, Collins developed, #SHOPTALKATL, a social media-driven program designed to effectively engage African Americans with local policymakers in barber and beauty salon settings. His master’s level exit paper, Where Northside Dr. Meets North Ave: A Policy Discussion on the Atlanta Westside Tax Allocation District Policy, provided a historical and sociological narrative for Atlanta Westside neighborhoods in the context of urban renewal policies.

While at Tech, his research has grown to include issues centered around the impact of advanced technologies in the world of work through the lens of race.