Workplace Diversity

Walter is the international victim advocate for Peace Corps headquarters and provides policy implementation, support, and resources for volunteers around the world. Walter has worked on many special projects for multiple federal agencies, including providing expertise to the US Department of State and the United States Army during the Afghan refugee evacuation, as well as serving as a subject matt...

Keshia is a Texas State Certified teacher in the areas of grades four through eight language arts, four through eight generalist, and ESL certified with 16 years of proven knowledge and experience with subject area, content, and research-based instructional strategies and practices. She also holds a certification from the Teacher Leadership Institute and a degree in sociology. Keshia has led conte...

Shanedria Wagner is a graduate of Texas A&M University, Shanedria Wagner earned a bachelor's degree in French and a second degree in speech communication. She went on to earn her master's degree in bilingual education from the University of Houston. Her studies also include superior-level French courses at the University of Caen in Normandy, France. She is a linguist who speaks, reads, and writes...

About Adam Powell: Adam is the chief of staff at MVP, a tech company in the sports and entertainment sector. He has years of experience working in mission-focused organizations such as a union organizer, school district administrator, and state employee. This career path began at Texas Christian University, where he co-founded the university's African American and Africana Studies minor and the De...

Patricia Leonard is the educational community partner for affinity groups for a high school in Minnesota. She has worked as a corporate Computer Applications trainer, a K-12 educator for 10 years, and higher education for five years. Patricia's recent work provides a step-by-step structure guide for creating affinity groups in high school. These groups include black student union, Asian Student As...

Candi Gadison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-S) and a board-approved supervisor for licensed master social workers seeking their clinical licensure.   Candi received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Texas State University and her Masters in Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin. Candi has worked with Intervention Services since 2007 when the agency first bega...

Deirdre Williams, Ed. D., the Chief Bridge Builder with U-Bridge Consulting Group, has an impressive educational leadership history. She combines her skills in education, public health research, and evaluation to support leaders with changing their organizational cultures and improving learning outcomes for all students. Deirdre has served in several educational leadership roles including the Exec...

Dr. Larry Bryant is a professor of special education at Metropolitan State University and the School of Urban Education. Dr. Bryant's research examines the cultural relationship between urban adolescents and social systems. His immediate interest lies in understanding the impact of race in education, the social interaction between race and social systems, and social justice and education. He uses...

Dr. Lorna Hermosura is the principal and Project Director of Step Up Texas and is an assistant professor of instruction in the College of Education at the University of Texas at Austin, where she teaches restorative practices to future teachers.  Dr. Lorna holds a Ph. D. in educational leadership and policy, a master's degree in counseling, and a bachelor's degree in psychology. Prior to earning h...

LaCole Foots loves to learn about the world and uses her poetry to sift through some of the biggest questions we all face and dreams we all share. Her self-published poetry anthology, "Durance," was a collection of coping with grief, healing and finding oneself in the process. She is continuing to explore these big themes and more in her current projects and sees HEAVY LIGHT as a milestone in her...

This season we're talking about valuing diversity. Is diversity valued because it's the right thing to do or is it the most profitable thing to do for businesses and organizations? What do you think? Stay tuned and enjoy the podcast!  Connect with Dr. Gaye Lang: Don't forget to subscribe to the show, so that you don't miss a single episode; and please leave a rating and review. I would greatly app...

Connect with Dr. Gaye Lang: Don't forget to subscribe to the show, so that you don't miss a single episode; and please leave a rating and review. I would greatly appreciate it.  Follow our show on Facebook and check out our Website for more details and to engage with our podcast community. You can also follow Dr. Lang on LinkedIn . Download Three Vital Practices to avoid a potential lawsuit for fr...

Raul has been a follower of Christ for over 41 years and has been pastoring New Life At The Cross for 25 years. Raul grew up in poverty, and lost his father. At a young age he found hope in the gospel of Jesus Christ. He has been married for 35 years and is blessed with four children and nine grandchildren. Pastor Raul has a Master's of divinity and is currently working on his PhD.    In this epis...

Rachel has been an educator for 15 years. She is currently a district instructional technology specialist that assists teachers throughout the entire district on how to use and integrate technology into their classrooms. Rachel has taught math to fifth and sixth graders in smaller and larger urban districts. She has been married to an amazing man, and for eight years, and they have five loving Fur...

About J. La'Shay Black: She has spent more than 20 years as an asset integrity engineer in the oil and gas industry working abroad and domestically. She is also an Army Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom.   In this episode Dr. Gaye Lang and J. La'Shay Black discuss: Listening to people's stories Recognizing and challenging biases The golden rule and the platinum rule Standing up for what's right ...

About Mr. Landen Parkin: Landen Parkin is a graduate of St. Cloud State University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts and literature. Mr. Parkin has worked as an educator for three years, he was drawn to education due to a love of working with and empowering students. In his spare time, he likes to write poetry, read and enjoys hiking in the Minnesota wilderness.    In thi...

Tess Jackson is a government analyst, federal leadership coast, and a navy veteran who takes pride in her experience. With over 20 years as an executive administrator, Tess has expertise in forging constructive corporate communication to help infuse diversity in the workplace, increase feelings of belonging, add organizational value, and enhance transparency in decision-making. Additionally, Tess...

Juanita M. Cleaver Simmons , PhD, Diversity Consultant, specializes in training and designs for diversity, equity, climate, workplace civility and inclusion, and Equity Coaching with theoretical and practical strategies. Her passion is facilitating seminars in leadership development for cultural competency and excellence in equity. She is the former Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusi...

Dr. Karla D. Brown served as an educator for nearly 30 years as an elementary school teacher and administrator in Houston, Texas in Southern California. She has served as an adjunct professor at Texas Southern University and California Baptist University. She holds a doctorate degree in curriculum and instruction.   In this episode Dr. Gaye Lang and Dr. Karla Brown discuss: Allowing people to spea...

Eddie Blaylark's educational career includes over 20 years of experience including as a classroom teacher, an alternative school director in Denver, Colorado, and most recently, as an associate principal. Eddie Blaylark has proven results in transforming systems. In his first year at the middle school level, he reduced the out-of-school suspension by a whopping 68% and lead professional developmen...

Joy Johnson-Carruthers is a Master Trainer, Workforce Development Leader and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion advocate with over twenty years of experience developing high-performing teams across the United States and abroad. Joy is a board member with the Middle Tennessee Society for Human Resource Management.  She serves as the director of Diversity & Inclusion and named the 2019 Diversity & Inc...

Tim Lord is an experienced leader of a community-based arts and social justice organization with a demonstrated history of working with social service and arts organizations. He is skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Major Gifts Fundraising for Arts Organizations, Board Development/Communications Campaigns (including Event Planning), Community Relations & Engagement Strategies as well as Fundraisi...

Connect with Dr. Gaye Lang: Don't forget to subscribe to the show, so that you don't miss a single episode; and please leave a rating and review. I would greatly appreciate it.  Follow our show on Facebook and check out our Website for more details and to engage with our podcast community. You can also follow Dr. Lang on LinkedIn . Download Three Vital Practices to avoid a potential lawsuit for fr...

Connect with Dr. Gaye Lang: Don't forget to subscribe to the show, so that you don't miss a single episode; and please leave a rating and review. I would greatly appreciate it.  Follow our show on Facebook and check out our Website for more details and to engage with our podcast community. You can also follow Dr. Lang on LinkedIn . Download Three Vital Practices to avoid a potential lawsuit for fr...

Dr. Kenneth Gay is the CEO and founder of Kenneth Gay Education, LLC. He has over 21 years of educational leadership experience in public schools. Lieutenant Colonel Gay currently serves in the Army Reserves with over 27 years of experience.   Coach Kisha White is a certified wellness and empowerment coach. She specializes in helping individuals overcome mental blockers that keep them from accompl...