An Authentic Conversation Dealing with Systemic Racism
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Megan VothEmail: megan.voth@wichita.eduWebsite: Learn more about An Authentic Conversation Dealing with Systemic Racism
An Authentic Conversation Dealing with Systemic Racism
Tuesday, Aug. 25 | 12 - 1 p.m.
Free presentation via Zoom | Registration is Required
Presentation by LaShonda Garnes, Community Development Manager, Wichita State Public Policy and Management Center
Join us for a conversation with LaShonda Garnes as she explores how she deals with systemic racism. Garnes will share her experiences, ideas on what we can do to advocate for change and how we might begin our process of addressing systemic racism where we live and work. Making way for diversity, listening and sharing experiences are a few areas that will be discussed. Your participation is encouraged.
About the Speaker
LaShonda Garnes joined the Public Policy and Management Center in April 2018 with more than 15 years of experience in both the public and private sector. For more than 10 years, LaShonda has served in various public service leadership roles including the Business Operations Manager, Community Liaison and Neighborhood Services Manager. In her role as the Community Development Manager, she works to engage in diverse initiatives that drive and influence change. She is responsible for developing, implementing and directing project/program initiatives primarily for nonprofits, local, state and federal constituents related to community engagement, strategic planning, organizational assessments, planning and facilitation. LaShonda received her Master of Public Administration from Wichita State University and her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Chicago State University.