Jamel Coy Hudson is a lecturer, professor, rhetorician, theomusicologist, educational specialist, and human rights activist.

He earned his undergraduate & graduate degrees with distinction in rhetorical studies from Hofstra University. He teaches courses on speech communication & public advocacy at Hofstra University & The City University of New York at Baruch College. He's worked as a faculty advisor for the Hofstra University NAACP and Baruch College Black Male Initiative. He worked as an educational specialist for dozens of K-12 school districts across the state of New York for ten years.

He is currently the Tri-Chair of The Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival in New York State.