2017-2018 Diversity Speaker Series
Sponsored by the Diversity & Equity Center
Luis Ortega- Director & Founder for Storytellers for Change
October, 5th, 2017 in 4134AB at 12:00pm
For the last eleven years, Luis has worked with school districts, foundations, and institutions of higher education to help them harness the power of narrative for positive social change. Luis consulting work focuses on implementing storytelling as a human centered strategy to build more inclusive environment, close inequity gaps, guide organizational change, and serve as a culturally responsive community outreach and engagement strategy. Luis is also a TEDx speaker and has delivered over 1000 keynotes and presentations on the topics of counter narratives, inclusion, empathy, resilience, and story-based strategy.
The Diversity Speaker Series is open to Students, Staff, Faculty, Classes and the Public!
Upcoming Speaker dates
November 15th: Aydian Dowling “My Journey to Authenticity” at 12:00pm in 4134AB and 7:00pm in the Bishop Center. (co-sponsored by the Gender and Sexuality Alliance)
February 14th: Dan Johnson- Black History Month
March 7th: Dr. Karen Blair- Northwest Women’s History
April 18th: Rabbi Goldstein- Passover
June 5th: Roy Walker- Elder Abuse Awareness
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