Dr. Gabe Estill (he/him) is the Associate Dean of Instruction at Wilbur Wright College, a Hispanic-Serving two-year college on Chicago’s Northwest Side. A fierce champion for student success, Gabe manages academic initiatives and technology, state and federal grants, the faculty tenure process, and accreditation. Most importantly, he helps students navigate their academic experience, so college is less intimidating and more accessible and equitable. He has led civic engagement initiatives, helping Wright earn the 2024 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, one of the few community colleges in the country to earn this distinction. He has also served as the Interim Vice President of Student and Academic Affairs and Dean of Instruction.

Prior to joining Wright, Gabe served as Assessment Director at Moraine Valley Community College, where he focused on helping faculty measure and document student learning, and the journey through the curriculum process. Gabe taught writing courses for 13 years at two- and four-year colleges, and a Chicago high school. He holds a PhD in Higher Education Administration from Illinois State University and a Master of Arts in English from Western Illinois University. He lives in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood with his lovely wife, two beautiful children, two mediocre cats, and one adorable dog.