EQUITY ED 2024

The EquityEd 2024 conference was truly an extraordinary experience, offering two full days of immersive workshops, insightful discussions, and inspiring keynote speeches. From start to finish, the energy was palpable, with each session designed to challenge and uplift participants as they explored critical themes around education, inclusivity, and equity. The lineup of keynote speakers was nothing short of powerful—thought leaders who brought fresh perspectives and deep knowledge, urging attendees to reimagine the educational spaces they influence. Each speaker left participants motivated and equipped with actionable tools to make real, meaningful change in their schools and communities.

The conference was meticulously curated to provide participants with the skills needed to foster inclusive, empowering environments in education. Whether you were a teacher, student, parent, or community leader, every session was crafted to speak directly to the heart of creating lasting transformation. Topics like dismantling racial and gender biases, understanding trauma’s impact on learning, and increasing cultural competence were presented in ways that felt practical and transformative. Each workshop not only emphasized awareness but also offered concrete strategies for application, ensuring that the learning went far beyond theoretical understanding.

The event provided a much-needed space for networking and community-building among like-minded educators and leaders. Participants walked away feeling supported and connected, ready to bring these lessons back to their respective environments. From strategies to better serve Black students to fostering school cultures where every student feels valued and understood, this conference ignited a spark in all who attended. It was more than just a professional event; it was a movement toward creating more inclusive and equitable educational systems for everyone.

Highlights From Conference

Maketa Wilborn

Maketa (pronounced “Ma-kay-ta”) is an organizational development consultant, master facilitator, artist and educator. For more than 17 years he has been leading individuals and groups

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Jessica Cara Moore

JESSICA CARE MOORE IS ONE OF THE LEADING VOICES OF HER GENERATION. AN AWARD-WINNING POET, RECORDING ARTIST, BOOK PUBLISHER, ACTIVIST, CULTURAL ARTS CURATOR, AND FILMMAKER,

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Dr. Debra Ren-Etta Sullivan

Dr. Debra Ren-Etta Sullivan is Past President of the Seattle Black Child Development Institute where the primary focus of her work has been implementing appropriate

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Dr. Carmen Iannarelli

Dr. Iannarelli is the Chair of the Humanities, Behavioral, and Social Sciences department at Chippewa Valley Technical College, with over 20 years of experience in

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Dr. Jordon Johnson (he/him),

Jordan is the founder of True Being Consulting. He is a researcher, educator and community health leader committed to creating, implementing, and sustaining transformational actions

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