WorkPride 2024: Building Culturally Competent Educational Institutions

Speakers:

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  Aasha Tikoo

  Director of Strategic Partnerships
  myGwork

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  Joey Lewin

  Trainee Solicitor
  Kennedys

  Former teacher of Law, Social Science, and Citizenship now working as a Trainee Solicitor in the defendant personal injury space.

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  Josef Vice

  Professor of English and Rhetoric
  Purdue University Global

  I am a Professor of English and Rhetoric at Purdue University Global. I have taught English, literature, and technical writing for the past 35 or so years, including a short stint in Japan. I am also the Faculty Advisor for the PG Pride Alliance Student Affinity Group. I recently completed my doctorate, writing a dissertation on first-year writing programs and LGBTQIA2S+ student belonging and identity development. I also am currently the lead scientist on a longitudinal study of faculty attitudes toward teaching LGBTQIA2S+ students, so we better understand our students' needs and promote equity in the classroom. I am also the co-editor of two books coming out this year at McFarland Publishing on popular culture and gender/queer identity representation.

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  Sam lumb

  Senior Analyst
  FSI

  A varied career, my background sits firmly in counter terrorism, human rights and humanitarian responses, the focus of my PhD. I have worked across defence platforms globally as well as advising on large-scale events such as the Olympics. My interest in international relations has focused on the role of women in certain organisations and the barriers and pathways women undertake in them, delving specifically into the unseen realities. As an educator, law and politics played heavy in the balance of affairs. Outside of teaching, I undertook elected roles within student unions, supporting welfare roles, women's officer, diversity and neurodiversity pathways. As a keen sportswomen, I have played in the UK and US at premiership levels which opened my eyes to disparity and insufficient equity across elite platforms and is now a key driver in some of the lectures I deliver to grass roots communities.

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  Lynna Do

  Founder
  Orchid Angel Consulting

  Dedicated to effecting positive change and fostering growth in various domains, Lynna is a multifaceted professional whose journey encompasses education, leadership, psychology, and community service. With a wide-ranging background and a commitment to excellence, Lynna has made a profound impact in numerous roles throughout their career. Lynna is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in education, psychology, politics, and community engagement. Working on a Ph.D. in Psychology with a Clinical and Research focus from Walden University. Complementing this advanced degree are a Master of Philosophy in Psychology, Masters in Public Administration, BA in Politics and a certificate in Political Psychology from Stanford University's Summer Institute. Furthermore, they've augmented their knowledge with specialized certifications from esteemed institutions such as eCornell and the Kellogg School of Management. A true advocate, Lynna has demonstrated remarkable versatility and a deep-rooted passion for effecting positive change. Their journey encompasses education, psychology, politics, and community service, all of which they've embraced with unwavering dedication. Through their tireless efforts, Lynna continues to inspire those around them and shape a better future for all.

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