Building true diversity in school

Emily Alexander is a Partner at Thomas, Alexander, Forrester & Sorensen LLP, a law firm in Venice, CA.  She also has served as the Board Chair at New Roads School for the last 6 years. New Roads is an independent school in Los Angeles dedicated to authentic diversity and inclusion.

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• Build true authentically diverse and inclusive schools 
• Navigate the unknown with courage to embark on what is best
• Yield the power of silence and find your authentic voice
• Create “Meaningful Access” not just on paper, but actually in how you live and education.
• Process the way men and women communicate
• Tips for women in leadership to expand awareness 
• Avoid the old-fashioned dream of diversity
• Build a robust professional development program for your faculty 

 

“I think we're lucky to have a community that believes that diverse, true diversity is not just a moral good, but an educational imperative. There's a lot of research now about how diverse groups make better decisions and companies. It's now that research is now starting to include educational settings.” 

-Emily Alexander

 

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Emily Alexander’s Resources & Contact Info:

•  New Roads School | Home

 

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