All NSLDC speakers and presenters have been dedicated to the issues of Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice for their entire professional lives. Our presenters are professional speakers, college professors, researchers, and practitioners.
India Prather, Esq. is a licensed Florida and North Carolina attorney. She attended Wake Forest University on a merit scholarship (valued over $240K) and brought in over $50K in private scholarships. India graduated cum laude with a major in Political Science and double minor in Spanish and Latin American Studies. Upon graduation, India joined Teach […]
Carole Anne Reid began her journey as a Peace Corps volunteer first as a community organizational development volunteer in Moldova from 2016 to 2018. As a volunteer, Anne organized community programs and camps at the Causeni library to empower women, youth and grandmothers through African dance classes and social justice activities. During her second tour […]
RaShaun Robinson, Assistant DIrector of Partnership + Outreach RaShaun joined the Break Away staff in August of 2021. He received his Master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration from Appalachian State University, with a focus on alternative breaks and civic engagement. He credits Break Away for his development in intentional community engagement and is an alumni of […]
Buck Cooke is the executive director of Break Away, joining the staff in February 2022 after working for over 20 years in student affairs administration and nonprofit organization management. He earned his MS at Florida State University in higher education administration and his BA in mass communication from Winthrop University.
James Lambert III, MBA, has served in education at the K-8, collegiate and state levels. Lambert intentionally works to identify and deconstruct culturally harmful systems, build language, structures, and coalitions to empower families. Lambert serves in service to several Black Male leadership boards, local political leaders and mentoring committees. He is committed to investing in […]
Maria Alejandra Mosquera, MSW, LCSW, Boston College grad and Posse Scholar alumna, has been in the social work field for 5+ years. Mosquera has experience in supporting individuals impacted by highly traumatic experiences ranging from migrant families separated at the border to survivors of all forms violence. Mosquera made a commitment to dismantling the racial […]
Dr. Sherwood Smith works at the University of Vermont (UVM). Since summer 2021 he serves as Senior Executive Director for the Inclusive Excellence and Faculty Engagement in the Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) at UVM. The Division includes: Office of the VP for DEI, Interfaith Center The Mosaic Center […]
An author, educator, educational researcher, instructional leader, professional development facilitator, lecturer, and poet, Nakeisha Savage, Ed.D. has worked in urban school districts for the past 21+ years serving in a variety of roles including Early Childhood Specialist, MSDE ECE Accreditation Validator, Assistant Principal, Principal, and Adjunct Faculty member at Towson University. Currently, Dr. Savage serves […]
Alberta “Tamika” Quick is a first-generation college student born in Harlem, New York City, and raised in Passaic, NJ. She holds a BA in Marketing and Communications from Ramapo College of New Jersey, an MA in Counseling with a concentration in Student Affairs Personnel from Montclair State University, and an Ed. D. in Educational Leadership […]
Sam Hyun is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion speaker who is has worked in the raising awareness around anti-asian and racism. Sam holds a Masters in Public Policy with a concentration in Poverty Alleviation, as well as a Masters in Business Administration with a focus on Social Impact, both at Brandeis University’s Heller School for […]
Sandy Checo is currently an instructor & crew leader for N.J. Youth Corps and is earning an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She volunteers with non-profit organizations that share her mission of empowering individuals through civic engagement, diversity training, and leadership development. She uses her platforms to garner conversations about social justice and effective […]
Mr. Jarrod D. Benjamin is the Florida International University Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program Director and Adjunct Professor. He currently manages and develops curriculum embedded certifications for the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy. He serves as a subject matter expert on the $3 million dollar Intelligence Community-Center of Academic Excellence consortium grant. His work on […]
Garry William Jones Jr. is a Higher Education professional who has been working in the field since 2014. With a mixed background in Theatre, Residence Life, Counseling, and Music, he prides himself in his ability to stay in tune with important trends and conversations that young adults are participating in. Garry’s educational approach emphasizes authenticity, […]
Charles Galbreath is a premier leader in the field of juvenile justice. As a senior consultant for an internationally renowned consulting organization, Charles reforms juvenile justice systems. His current contract requires him to support juvenile offenders in maximum-security residential treatment facilities in New York City. Armed with the belief that there are no “bad” kids –- […]
Mike Likier, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and an organizational consultant who has been involved with the racial justice movement since 1991. As founder of Racial Justice Consulting, Mike provides training in anti-racism to schools, universities, corporations, hospitals and healthcare practices, non-profit, community and faith-based organizations. Mike has a specialty in multicultural counseling which he […]
Kamakshi Pappu Murti is a retired professor of German Studies and Cultural Studies. She is an author of scholarly monographs and articles, as well as fiction. Her scholarly writing is devoted to multi-cultural issues, as well as gender studies. She has conducted and participated in workshops covering a wide range of topics, from Service Learning […]
Janice D. M. Mitchell, Ed.D, CDP, Professor Emerita of German and Intercultural/International Education at Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C., MA graduate of Georgetown University in German Linguistics, an Ed. D., the University of Southern California, Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education and Higher Ed. Her service of pioneering work includes: language acquisition of deaf students learning […]
Mikayla Gingrey is a MFA Candidate in Writing and Producing for Television at Loyola Marymount University. She has been involved in DEI work since high school when she attended the National Policy Link Conference as a representative for the Race Forward Network and has facilitated workshops on Racial injustice for Lakewood City Council and numerous […]
Olivia serves as the Interim Director of Chicano/a Latino/a Student Services in the department of Ethnic and Intercultural Services at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. She teaches in the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts at LMU and acts as the staff lead for the Intercultural Facilitator (IF) Program, for which she was the former […]
Daniel Blaine is a second semester sophomore and is the current student trustee at the College of Lake. He is the oldest of his siblings, a son, a grandson, but most importantly, an advocate. Since the 8th grade, Dan has used his voice to share his story and lift up fellow survivors of domestic violence. […]