As Burlington, VT, becomes an increasingly diverse place, efforts are underway to help make the
city’s leadership reflect this new diversity. On June 23, 2009, the Social
Equity Investment Project (SEIP), a program of the City of Burlington Vermont’s Legacy Project,hosted a luncheon titled "Cultural Competence and Effective Leadership." The luncheon provided
city leaders the time and space to brainstorm ideas such as:
-
regionalizing on an ongoing basis;
- analyzing the cultural
competency of institutions within the city of Burlington, University of
Vermont, and Champlain College as well as the financial and housing sectors;
and
- creating mentoring opportunities for young leaders of color.
Daniello Balón,Ph.D, director of the Burlington School District
Diversity & Equity Office, served as the luncheon’s keynote speaker.
During his keynote speech, he addressed the topic of cultural competence and Vermont
In her closing
remarks, Wanda Hines,SEIP director, said, “We are within a cultural crossroad
which beckons us not to sit idly on the sideline. This is why the VLI/SESF is
so symbolic of ownership and direction about how real social change must be
acknowledged and embraced.”
Click here to download Wanda Hines' closing remarks
Check out these
other DemocracySpace posts to learn more about the Social Equity Investment
Project’s work:
Vermont gathers leaders for important dialogues
'Doing nothing' isn't an option
Our youth: a NOBLE cause
Friday digest-open thread 6/27/08
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