White Privilege Symposium 2021We're so excited that La Crosse is planning to host a White Privilege Symposium in 2021! Debby Irving, author of Waking Up White, will be one of our Keynote Speakers. We hope you'll join us! Registration will open September 2021.
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Symposium Host Planning Committee Members (responsibilities bolded):
- Kristi Bechtel (She/Her/Hers) is a Comprehensive Community Services Program Service Facilitator at La Crosse County. WPS Marketing/Advertising/Outreach and Volunteer Coordination, Sponsorship
- Carrie Bergum is a Retired Spanish Teacher in the Holmen School District. Carrie attended WPC in 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2009.
WPS Scheduling and Sponsorship - Amanda Dotson (She/Her/Hers) is the Director of Program Development at the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault in Madison, WI. WPS Social Media, Dane County & Madison Area Marketing Liaison, Scheduling
- Alyssa Gostonczik (She/Her/Hers) is the Intern and Employer Relations Coordinator in the Career Services Office at Viterbo University.
WPS On-stage Announcer, Sponsorship, Scheduling - Thomas Harris (He/Him/His) is Assistant Director of the Office of Multicultural Student Services at University of Wisconsin – La Crosse (UWL). Thomas has attended every WPC since 2004. WPS Host Committee Leader
- Josh Hertel (He/Him/His) is an Associate Professor in the Mathematics and Statistics Department at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse (UWL) with expertise in the teaching and learning of mathematics. WPS Facility Coordination, Budget, Sponsorship
- Ebony Hyter (She/Her/Hers) is a Community Health Worker at St. Claire Mission.
WPS Program Booklet and Workshop Presenter Outreach - Elizabeth Janvrin (She/Her/Hers) is an Educator Coach at Head Start.
WPS Program Booklet and Workshop Presenter Outreach - Steve Minnema is a retired Presbyterian minister. WPS Workshop Presenter Outreach
- Eddie Moore Jr., PhD, Founder & Executive Director for The Privilege Institute
- Melissa Murray (She/Her/Hers) is the principal at Lincoln Middle School in La Crosse.
WPS Youth Action Project (YAP) Coordinator - Jenni Oliver, Institute Operations & Social Equity Advancement for The Privilege Institute
- Arlette Rodriguez-Miller (She/Her/Hers) is the Executive Director at the Greater La Crosse Area Diversity Council (GLADC).
WPS On-stage Announcer, Volunteer and Hotel Accomodation Coordination - Pat Ruda (She/Her/Hers) is the Justice & Peace Promoter at Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA).Pat attended WPC in 2019. WPS Food & Beverage and Volunteer Coordination
- Karissa Sanchez Traun (She/Her/Hers) is a Family Medicine resident at Gundersen Health System. WPS Administrative Manager & Organizer
- Michael Slevin (He/Him/His) is the University Centers Assistant Director at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse (UWL). Michael attended WPC in 2010. WPS Facility Coordination, Budget, Sponsorship, Scheduling, AV, Workshop Presenter Outreach
- Mark Solyst (He/Him/His) is a Senior Pastor at English Lutheran Church in La Crosse.
WPS Complimentary Logistics and Workshop Presenter Outreach - Bridget Todd-Robbins (She/Her/Hers) is the Youth System of Care Administrator at La Crosse County’s Washburn Corner. Bridget attended WPC in 2014. WPS Youth Action Project (YAP) Coordinator
- Scott Tyink (He/Him/His) is a Consultant for Educators Specializing on Classroom Equity, Social and Emotional Learning at The Origins Program in MPLS, MN. WPS Personal and Professional Development Coordination, Sponsorship
- Dodie Whitaker (She/Her/Hers) is a Singer/Educator/Song Activist. WPS Entertainment Coordination