LEIR EDI Speaker

Our educator in residence is Celeste Headlee, who an award-winning NPR Radio Host, author, speaker, and advocate for human connection and conversation. More about who Celeste is can be found linked above. Celeste will speak on her experiences facilitating “Conversations Across Difference” in which she speaks from her Speaking of Race: Why Everybody Needs to Talk About Racism – And How to Do It. Through five key insights, Celeste offers essential strategies for discussing race with empathy and clarity. Learn why these conversations are vital for personal and societal growth, and how they can bridge gaps across different identities, values, and political beliefs. Join us to gain practical tools for turning challenging discussions into opportunities for deeper connection and understanding.