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BOOM: Building on our Momentum is a learning conference featuring a series of events centered on the experience of conversation and community engagement. Sessions are designed by members of the community for the entire community and will meet participants where they are in their learning and comfort in engaging in sessions on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Our diversity shines brightest when we bring our full selves together as one community. BOOM is a moment where we can come together as one community to think deeply and collectively about how we engage with each other.

Understand difference. Ask hard questions. Plan to act.

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Debra Alexander

M.S., Organization Development, Leadership and Team Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Civil Rights Compliance, Human Resource Management.

Debra creates meaningful conversations and translates diversity and inclusion concepts into practical applications and results. She is a thought leader and lives diversity and inclusion in every aspect of her life. She and her husband, Ben, spend parts of every year in other countries to build cultural sensitivity and maintain a global perspective. Their award winning diversity and inclusion instructional products are used by organizations and consultants throughout North America. Relevant areas of focus include building cultural competency and leading and sustaining change. She has completed doctoral studies at Teachers College, Columbia University and is currently completing her doctorate degree in Organization Development from the University of St. Thomas, Minnesota. She holds a M.S. degree in Human Resources and Organization Development from the American University