Encore: Advancing Equity in Today's Society
November 29, 2017
Hosted by Dr. Sheryl White, with Guest Co-Host Dr. Undraye Howard
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Episode Description
Claude Robinson, Executive Vice President, External Affairs & Diversity of UCAN on the west side of Chicago, has been recognized for his work by the city of Chicago on several occasions. Claude specializes in the personal development, education and motivation of youth and children. A staunch advocate for youth, Claude continually challenges adults to examine their perspectives about youth and diligently strives to build positive youth and adult partnerships. He also is known for his exceptional work in advancing equity within his organization, in his community, and his work with the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities to further their vision of “A healthy and equitable society”. He currently serves on the Alliance core team of Advancing Equity Peer Exchange group, supporting the Alliance network of over 400 human serving organizations throughout the country. This work mobilizes and reaches thousands of individuals to ensure that society and its systems are just, fair, and inclusive.
Leadership Matters
Wednesday at 2 PM Pacific Time on VoiceAmerica Business Channel
Leadership Matters, the forum of choice for current and emerging public and nonprofit leaders. Dr. Sheryl White and Guest Co-Host Dr. Undraye Howard, along with their guests, explore practical tips for issues management, human capital strategies, and improving leadership effectiveness. Leadership Matters, your forum for Informing Leaders. Inspiring Solutions!
Dr. Sheryl White, with Guest Co-Host Dr. Undraye Howard
Dr. Sheryl White, a cultural psychologist, brings over 20 years of experience providing leadership, workforce, and organization development consulting, training, and coaching services to municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and for-profit corporations worldwide. Dr. White, the Vice President of Training and Organization Development at Neighborhood House Association (NHA) in San Diego, CA and is also the founder of NHA’s social enterprise, InnoVisions, which provides professional, leadership, and organization development services to other organizations. Since 1999, Dr. White has served as an executive coach and facilitator with the Center for Creative Leadership. Dr. White is passionate about helping people work better, and better together.
Undraye Howard is vice president of the Center on Leadership at the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities. He also is an adjunct professor at several universities, where he teaches courses on youth, work development, leadership, communication practices and processes, and effectiveness in the human services world. Howard holds master’s in communication with an emphasis in training and development from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He is currently pursuing his doctoral degree.
