Lecturers at the Jefferson Educational Society

Ferki Ferati, Ed.D., is in his fifth year as President of the Jefferson Educational Society, an organization where he served in numerous leadership roles since its inception in 2008. He is also active civically in the Erie region, serving or leading numerous community initiatives for the betterment of Erie. Dr. Ferati is the Erie County representative on the America250PA, a national effort to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. He is also on the Scientific Board of Harvard University’s Galileo Project. Dr. Ferati earned his doctoral degree from University of Pittsburgh, MA from Gannon University, and a BA from Mercyhurst University.