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UW–Madison Diversity Forum 2019
November 5 @ 8:00 am - November 6 @ 5:00 pm CST
Free
Share and review the 2019 UW–Madison Diversity Forum, which was held on Nov. 5 & 6, by accessing the resources shared at the two-day conference-style event. “Building Bridges to a Better Future: Opportunities Through Access and Exposure,” featured John Quiñones, longtime ABC News correspondent and creator and host of the “What Would You Do?” hidden camera television series.
- Video: Programming from day one of the Diversity Forum is available for viewing online at go.wisc.edu/diversityforumlive
- Join the conversation: See the hashtag #UWDiversityForum for what was shared by participants.
Here is a summary of the discussions, panels and breakout sessions from the 2019 Forum:
Day One, Tues. Nov. 5

Panel Discussion
Should I Say Something? Exploring the Barriers Around Responding to Incidents and Bias
- Pia Kinney James, Retired Police Officer, Madison Police Department
- Gabe Javier, Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Identity and Inclusion, Student Affairs
- Cleda Wang, Assistant Director of Residence Life for Inclusion, University Housing
Breakout Sessions
Building Equity and Inclusion in Public Schools
- John B. Diamond, Kellner Family Distinguished Chair in Urban Education, School of Education
- Nichelle Nichols, Executive Director, Office of Equity, Partnerships and Engagement, Madison Metropolitan School District
- David O’Connor, American Indian Studies Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
- Dom Ricks, Principal of Kromrey Middle School, Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District
Navigating Difficult Discussions: An Interactive Session on Ethical Conversations
- Aaminah Long, Coordinator of Inclusion Education, Center for the First Year Experience
Town Hall Discussion
The Discomfort of Public Discourse: Confronting the Legacies of White Supremacy
- Kathy Cramer, Professor of Political Science and the Natalie C. Holton Chair of Letters & Science
- Kacie Lucchini Butcher, Director of the UW–Madison Public History Project
- David Mahoney, Dane County Sheriff
- Annette Miller, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, EQT By Design
- Patrick J. Sims, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Diversity & Inclusion
Day Two, Wed. Nov. 6

Breakout Session 1
Reclaiming First Nations’ Truth
- Jessie Conaway, Faculty Associate for Native Nations Partnerships at the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, Co-Chair of the Native Nations — UW Working Group
- Brian D. McInnes, Associate Professor of Civil Society and Community Studies, School of Human Ecology
- Omar Poler, Coordinator, American Indian Curriculum Services, School of Education
- Michael Williams, Co-President of Fiscal Relations, Wunk Sheek
- Danielle Yancey, Director, Native American Center for Health Professions, School of Medicine and Public Health
Intro to LGBTQ+ Identities & Inclusive Practices
- Tiffany Lee, Crossroads Coordinator, Gender and Sexuality Campus Center
- Jelani Riveria, Program Coordinator, Gender and Sexuality Campus Center
Supporting the Wellness and Mental Health of Graduate Students
- James L. Keck, Professor, Department of Biomolecular Chemistry, Associate Dean for Basic Research Training
- Ellen Marks, Associate Psychologist, University Health Services
- Lori Reesor, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
- Britney N. Washington, Graduate Research Associate in Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering
- Timothy Yip, Doctoral Student, Mead Witter School of Music
- Britt Marie Zeidler, Founder and Co-Director, Graduate and Professional Students with Disabilities Initiative
Breakout Session 2

A Stronger Madison for All: Racial disparities in Madison and Wisconsin and the divergent realities they’ve created
- Alex Gee Jr., President and Founder, Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership Development
Is Age Just a Number? Combatting Generational Stereotypes
- Sherry Boeger, Director and Consultant, UW–Madison Employee Assistance Office
- Luis Piñero, Senior Special Assistant for Workforce Equity, Diversity Education and Outreach, Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement
- Letissa Reid, Equal Opportunity Investigation Program Coordinator, Office of Compliance
- Kristen M. Seguin, Assistant Director of Human Resources, School of Medicine and Public Health
Mass Shootings and Social Media Discourses
- Dhavan Shah, Maier-Bascom Professor, School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Breakout Session 3
Creating an Inclusive Environment for Non-Apparent Disabilities
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Closing workshop presenter Annette Miller, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, EQT By Design. Photo by Ingrid Laas. Gwynette Hall, Accessible Learning Technology Manager, McBurney Disability Resource Center
- Heather Stelljes, Access Consultant, McBurney Disability Resource Center
Yo Soy Un Pueblo Unido: Investing in Latinx Talent
- Tania Ibarra, Finance Chair, Latino Professional Association of Greater Madison
- Nicole Sandoval, President, Latino Professional Association of Greater Madison
Deconstructing Social Justice Myths
- Caitlyn LoMonte, Assistant Director for Social Justice Programs, Multicultural Student Center
What Will You Do? Equity in Action Workshop
- Annette Miller, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, EQT By Design
Questions? Contact please email us at events@cdo.wisc.edu.
Video of programming from day one of the Diversity Forum is available for viewing at go.wisc.edu/diversityforumlive.
Digital copies of handouts, presentations and other materials used in the Diversity Forum will be made available after the Forum concludes at go.wisc.edu/diversityforum.