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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training and Support (Traditional facilitation, consulting, and training, as well as arts based learning while dicussing equity and inclusion topics, and group art projects for team building)

creating a more supportive culture

"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." -Maya Angelou

ACE Director, Denise Emmerling-Baker EdD, (she/her) has years of experience as an educator, educational leader, Ed./Psych. Professor, nurse, artist, and national social justice, implicit bias, and empathy trainer, consultant, coach, mentor and inclusion specialist. Affiliated with national best practice diversity, equity, and inclusion organizations, and with great cultural humility, Denise can help you build a continual growth climate of inclusion, affirmation, anti-racism, and anti-bullying. We strive to continually grow in our journey toward welcoming all. Let us grow together.
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Creating a better world through empathy, equity and creativity

keep calm. stay wise. be kind

"Learning to stand in somebody else's shoes, to see through their eyes, that's how peace begins. Andi it's up to you to make that happen."-Barack Obama

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Emmerling-Baker, Denise.  Northcentral University, ProQuest Dissertations Publishing, 2017. 10280158
Empathy can be taught, practiced, and developed throughout a lifetime.
Professional Development and Resources for Schools and School Based Organizations
HRC Foundation’s Welcoming Schools is the most comprehensive bias-based bullying prevention program in the nation. Ask for facilitator, Dr. Denise Emmerling-Baker. Denise can offer travel discounts for West Coast schools.
Professional Development & Resources for NEA Educators & Affiliates
Resources and professional development to better serve students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, promoting racial and social justice in their communities. Ask for training facilitator, Dr. Denise Emmerling-Baker.
Advancing civil and human rights for Asian Americans, building & promoting a fair and equitable society for all.
Working to protect Native American rights, resources, and lifeways through litigation, legal advocacy, and legal expertise.
Providing information & support to LGBTQ young people 24/7, all year round.
Information and resources for for fighting hate, learning for justice and seeking justice.
Resources and Information to inspire and engage individuals and communities to end discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and realize a world that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.
Research, advocacy, programs, and affiliate organizations to help overcome and dismantle the social, economic, and political barriers that affect Latinos in the United States across a range of key issues.
Working to disrupt inequality, dismantle racism, and accelerate change in key areas including criminal justice, health care, education, climate, and the economy.
There are several other great national and local resources devoted to equity and inclusivity. Please review them with a critical thinking and inclusive lens, as not all organizations with welcoming names are truly welcoming.
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