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My diversity, equity, & inclusion (DEI) Statement
Working as a DEI creator, consultant, collaborator, and recruiter, I am dedicated to forming the creation of space for conversations surrounding differences. The goal is inclusion, however, as individuals with complex stories, our definitions vary on what inclusion looks like. we must work together to learn from each other. Are we causing pain or is it just discomfort when discussing inclusion? Are individuals dismissing conversations because of lack of understanding? One of my strongest ability in this space is the skill to question. questions are powerful and unveils assumptions and stereotypes with every breath. Another strong ability I have is my purposeful intentions to place myself in uncomfortable spaces to learn, grow, and expect differences but be prepared with questions to push for a growth mindset approach with those surrounding me.
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Education is everyone's foundation. Learning and Teaching. The world i have been swimming in. the systems that we have worked in, graduated from. Every experience is a new lens. A new perspective. Business is a new lens to the problems I think about everyday. Complexity is beautiful. It creates stories and love. It creates innovation.
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i am now a graduate of F.W Olin Graduate School of Business. Why business, as an educator? my response is simple and yet complex. i came to business school to unpack racism from a different perspective. I came to business school because educators and business people consistently miscommunicate the needs of students and i kept asking why? why are there not more educators in business? i believe in an interdisciplinary approach to teaching, Edtech is an interdisciplinary approach to learning, collaborative curriculum building, DEI is an interdisciplinary field because diversity matters in every field.
I strive to work with groups, organizations, and companies who are willing to learn even in discomfort and crave to create a community when entering into each other's spaces.
*My roommate and I charged and fought for the African American Studies Minor to become a Major at Lake Forest College, it passed the year after we graduated*
My Research Projects
“Six. Cruel. Hours. Of. Out of Home. Learning: Examining Student Resistance, Creative Expression, and an Interdisciplinary Approach to Science”
I conducted my master’s independent action research at UCLA exploring S.T.E.A.M (science, technology, engineering, art, math) lessons as the science teacher from a project based learning mindset as a form of intervention. I investigated the impact of student interest, student resistance, school culture, and societal norms in response to a new way of learning in two 5th grade classrooms.
“This Makes Me Very Uncomfortable: Talking About Race and Racism at Lake Forest College”
I conducted anthropological and sociological independent research on Lake Forest College campus about how black and white people view racism through 50 freelist and 70 pilesort using anthropological and sociological mix methods. I hypothesized that there is a difference between how Blacks and Whites view racism. My research resulted in racism is viewed differently by those who do not see their privileges whether Black or White.
*I have led DEI facilitations for nonprofits, schools, and sororities along with leading book groups for youth and adults focused on marginalized communities*
“Casually Accepted”
I conducted anthropological and sociological independent research on Lake Forest College campus concerning how do Black students define “being Black” on a predominantly White campus in correlation with stereotypes while also examining liminality/change through what it means to graduate as a Black educated student and the effects on Black communities in society.
“Pamoja?: Examining the Relationship Between the Maasai Culture and the English Language”
I conducted anthropological independent research in Tanzania, Africa. I conducted 43 interviews with responses, which I represented through charts and graphs exploring the question of whether or not the English language is affecting the Maasai culture. I hypothesized that English would affect their culture in a negative way. My research resulted in that English is affecting the Maasai culture both positively and negatively within their community.