Doug "Dr. Luff" Luffborough, III, PhD

I’m Dr. Doug Luffborough III, better known as Dr. Luff—a nationally recognized heart-inspired speaker, leadership consultant, personal development coach, and author of Watch Me Rise: From the Streets of Despair to the Halls of the Ivy League. As the President & CEO of Higher Level Leadership, I empower individuals and organizations through transformative speaking, coaching, and consulting engagements.

As a first-generation college graduate who overcame homelessness, generational trauma, and systemic barriers, I hold a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Northeastern University, a master’s from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies and Organizational Consulting from the University of San Diego. 

My story of resilience has reached thousands across the country, inspiring people to RISE above their past and lead with purpose.