This facilitated dialogue is an opportunity to hear from and talk with your colleagues in the field about how they and their organizations are thinking about, talking about, and doing antiracism, inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and justice. What are all of these things? How do we decide we are ready? How do we get started? What do we do once we are started? We’ll tackle these questions and more in an experiential session designed to orient participants to this work and facilitate thinking and conversations about this work. This dialogue will be facilitated by Aria Camaione-Lind, Ashley Gantt, and Amanda Smith.
Facilitator Bios:
Aria Anne Camaione-Lind
Aria Anne Camaione-Lind is the principal and chief executive officer of Aria Strategies LLC, headquartered in Rochester, New York. She received her M.A. in 2005 from the Cooperstown Graduate Program and her Certificate in Systems Thinking from Cornell University in 2019. Aria’s professional experience includes working with government agencies, municipalities, philanthropic and cultural organizations, human services providers, health-related organizations, public schools, youth development organizations, and professional associations.
Ashley Gantt
For over a decade Ashley Gantt has worked in the heart of the social justice movement in Rochester, New York. She currently serves as Lead Organizer for the Genesee Valley Chapter of NYCLU. Ashley fights for progressive causes through collaboration, education, equity and advocacy in our community.
Amanda Smith
Amanda Smith is the project director for Aria Strategies LLC. She earned her A.A.S in Event Planning at Monroe Community College in 2016 and her B.S. in Sports, Entertainment and Event Management from Johnson and Wales University in 2020. Amanda uses her professional and organizational skills to make a difference in the lives of others.