Elgrie Jones Hurd, III holds a master’s degree from Grand Canyon University in psychology, with an emphasis in industrial-organizational psychology. He holds a master’s degree from San José State University in sociology, with an emphasis in sociology of education. For over 20 years, Elgrie has worked in education in some capacity. He has worked diligently on DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion). He's a faculty member Dallas College's Psychology and Sociology Departments. Elgrie is currently pursuing his doctorate in leadership studies at Dallas Baptist University.