This presentation will discuss the Black female leaders' experiences in education who are often underrepresented and perceived as invisible. Using Black Feminist Thought (BFT) as the guiding framework, interviews revealed: White dominance reinforces systems that impact them; their experiences were not unique, but pervasive; and the need for overt and covert support is imperative. ...
In this workshop, participants will be introduced to a conceptual framework and provided with scenarios to examine the mechanisms for sustainable implementation of a culture of equity, justice, and psychological safety. ...
Participants will be led in an activity-based assessment of their own current financial health and goal-mapping and a conversational exploration of considerations that tend to be relevant for academics and people working in applied settings. ...
In this workshop, participants will gain awareness of a model of professional identity development (PID) while encouraging brainstorming of support for Black doctoral students within various fields. Using a grounded theory framework, this transferrable study surrounds the process of PID of Black doctoral students in counselor education to provide support upon navigating programs at PWIs. ...
In this workshop, participants will select one of four podcast planning paths: using podcasting for social advocacy, enhancing storytelling to reflect cultural identities, developing sustainable monetization strategies, or building an engaged community. This workshop is intended for students, faculty, professionals, guests, and anyone else interested in leveraging podcasts for meaningful change. ...
This presentation will discuss the challenges of intersectionality, the many roles they hold (voluntary and involuntary), and the benefits and challenges in the social and academic spaces. We will also explore the findings, limitations, and implications may provide academic institutions more insight into what Black women enrolled and attending their institutions are experiencing while providing […] ...
This presentation will discuss the studies on the 'sophomore slump' often overlook Black students, especially those who participated in a first-year program but lacked structured support their second year at a historically white university. This research employs three interviews and three mapping exercises to analyze their sense of belonging using the Community Cultural Wealth framework. ...
This presentation explores how healing from childhood abuse and neglect affects entrepreneurial intentions through self-efficacy and resilience. It highlights the role of resilience and self-efficacy in overcoming trauma and driving entrepreneurial success, using data from 392 respondents analyzed via linear regression. ...
This presentation will discuss off-campus recruiting visits, an enrollment management tool used by private colleges and universities to meet admissions commitments. Analysis of recruiting data suggests some institutions prioritize tuition revenue and academic prestige over efforts to increase Black and African American student diversity. ...
This presentation will discuss children of color in the foster care system often experience identity modification to align with prospective adoptive families' expectations, adjusting aspects of their identity to facilitate adoption. This process can involve adapting cultural, racial, or personal traits to better fit perceived norms and increase their chances of being adopted. ...
This presentation will discuss a multi-method qualitative analysis conducted to understand the impact of organizational culture on employee morale; assess how social injustices are influencing public health priorities and workplace culture; and investigate how policies, practices, and interpersonal interactions are informed by conditions of equity based on the perspectives from Black and African American women. ...
This presentation will discuss the findings and recommendations of non-traditional HBCU students in the mid-Atlantic region. The results of this qualitative study address the significance of creating inclusive and equitable learning environments for diverse minority student bodies while reinforcing the importance of HBCUs. ...
The presentation will discuss the prevalence of secondary trauma and its impact on educators and mental health professionals in traditional public high schools. ...
Despite similar autism prevalence across racial groups, Black children face significant barriers to accurate diagnosis compared to white peers. These include socioeconomic inequities, slow response to parental concerns, medical mistrust, limited psychoeducation, and racial bias. This research examines diagnostic criteria alongside cultural considerations for evaluating Black children. ...
This presentation will discuss how African-American Literature projects African American Leadership. ...
This presentation will discuss the persistent underrepresentation of Black women in leadership roles within higher education, highlighting key leadership skills and experiences that propel their careers. It will explore challenges through an intersectional lens and provide actionable strategies for fostering diversity and inclusivity in academic leadership. ...
This presentation will discuss a review of strengths-based approaches to empower Black birthing people and their communities to achieve health and resist barriers to wellness during the perinatal period. ...
This presentation will discuss maternal mortality and Black women, how these deaths are preventable, the connection between racism and maternal mortality in the black community, what can be done to reduce these numbers. The pivotal role that medical social workers can plan to decrease maternal mortality and education medical providers and patients. ...
This presentation will discuss the impact of targeted mentorship programs on Black male students, exploring their role in fostering academic success, personal growth, and resilience, while highlighting the importance of community support, faith-based guidance, and financial assistance in overcoming challenges within higher education environments. ...
This presentation will discuss the creation and pilot year of an innovative, intersectional, interdisciplinary, holistic, multi-tiered mentoring community program for graduate students. ...
This presentation will discuss the how the Black Identity Development model (Cross, 1994) mediates the Culturally Engaging Campus Environment Model (Museus et al. 2017) to support Black students’ sense of belonging and trajectory toward their educational goals when enrolled at California Community Colleges leading toward academic success. ...
This presentation will discuss the implementation of a Professional Learning Community (PLC) workshop guided by the Culturally Relevant Sustaining Education (CRSE) framework in Ohio's 21st Century Community Learning Centers. It will focus on enhancing staff cultural competency and empathy, examining its effects on attendance and engagement among marginalized Black high school students in these Out-of-School […] ...
This presentation will discuss ethnic-Racial Identity awareness & youth development. This presentation will also promote ethnic-racial identity development among African-American adolescents. ...
This presentation will discuss mental health disparities among BIPOC adolescents, focusing on systemic barriers and cultural stigmas. It highlights culturally competent interventions, such as the Harmony and Hope initiative, and reviews school-based programs that emphasize cultural identity and mindfulness, underscoring the importance of community-driven, culturally relevant mental health solutions for improved well-being. ...
This presentation will discuss the attitudes towards education by first and second-generation West African immigrants. The literature on immigrant populations shows that working hard and embracing education positively impacts an individual’s life outcomes; Although, this may be true, it does not tell the whole story about this demographic’s behaviors that predict positive attitudes towards education. ...
This presentation will explain the impact of a leaders’ behavior and leadership style to the success and relationship dynamic of a multigenerational work team by reviewing key areas such as team work dynamics and motivating factors. ...
This presentation will discuss the relationships between job satisfaction, well-being, employee empowerment, and perceived glass ceiling barriers. Learn how these factors interrelate and their impact on career progression and organizational dynamics. ...
In this workshop, participants will: Learn about academic careers in different educational settings Understand the right academic fit based upon your career goals Evaluate what skills and experiences you’ll need prior to being on the job market Build upon professional development opportunities Develop strong application materials beyond your CV ...
This workshop seeks to empower BDN attendees by demonstrating how to create multiple income streams using their academic expertise. It will focus on leveraging doctoral skills for wealth-building opportunities and entrepreneurship, addressing racial wealth disparity gaps and social determinants of health. ...
This presentation will discuss the need for digital inclusion in communities of color by examining the qualitative findings of the intersection of cybersecurity and digital equity in a predominantly Black city in the Mid-Atlantic region. ...
The meaning of science and technology policy, its role in scientific, national, and global advancement and innovation, and various pathways and resources to a career in the field. ...
This presentation will discuss the emotional and social impacts of homeschooling on school-aged children and why more families are taking to homeschooling. ...
This presentation will discuss the perceptions and experiences of systemic injustices/racism, which is reflected in policy misuse and/or abuse at a large Research One (R1) university located in the Southeastern United States. ...
This presentation will discuss the essential steps of creating a culturally sustaining and legally compliant school-based mental health program. ...
This presentation will discuss strategies to develop a digital marketing and public health HIV prevention awareness and education campaign specific to Black women in rural US. Presenters will overview the multiple engagement platforms that should be utilized to disseminate information to Black women by community-based organizations with trusted relationships with Black women. ...
This presentation will discuss the purpose, methods and conclusions of a qualitative research that explored the lived experiences of former high school African immigrants in US classrooms. It will offer implications for teachers and schools and recommendations for future research. ...
This presentation will discuss the impact of social media on Black women's perceptions of intimate relationships, highlighting how harmful stereotypes and limited personal role models shape relationship expectations, and will propose strategies for promoting positive representations and educational content to improve relationship outcomes. ...
This presentation will discuss a mixed methods study examining the lived experiences of 18 undergraduate participants in a 15-week introductory antiracist pedagogy course. The course, Introduction to Anti-Racist Pedagogy: Theories, Practice and Research, was created by the researcher based on prior scholarship. ...
This presentation will discuss how trauma-informed and restorative practices (TIRP) improve student self-regulation and classroom engagement, resulting in academic, social, and emotional success, as well as a harmonious, nonjudgmental, and empathetic setting for students and staff. ...
This presentation will discuss mental health disparities among BIPOC adolescents, focusing on systemic barriers and cultural stigmas. It highlights culturally competent interventions, such as the Harmony and Hope initiative, and reviews school-based programs that emphasize cultural identity and mindfulness, underscoring the importance of community-driven, culturally relevant mental health solutions for improved well-being. ...
This presentation will discuss the Black female leaders' experiences in education who are often underrepresented and perceived as invisible. Using Black Feminist Thought (BFT) as the guiding framework, interviews revealed: White dominance reinforces systems that impact them; their experiences were not unique, but pervasive; and the need for overt and covert support is imperative. ...
In this workshop, participants will be introduced to a conceptual framework and provided with scenarios to examine the mechanisms for sustainable implementation of a culture of equity, justice, and psychological safety. ...
Participants will be led in an activity-based assessment of their own current financial health and goal-mapping and a conversational exploration of considerations that tend to be relevant for academics and people working in applied settings. ...
In this workshop, participants will gain awareness of a model of professional identity development (PID) while encouraging brainstorming of support for Black doctoral students within various fields. Using a grounded theory framework, this transferrable study surrounds the process of PID of Black doctoral students in counselor education to provide support upon navigating programs at PWIs. ...
In this workshop, participants will select one of four podcast planning paths: using podcasting for social advocacy, enhancing storytelling to reflect cultural identities, developing sustainable monetization strategies, or building an engaged community. This workshop is intended for students, faculty, professionals, guests, and anyone else interested in leveraging podcasts for meaningful change. ...
This presentation will discuss the challenges of intersectionality, the many roles they hold (voluntary and involuntary), and the benefits and challenges in the social and academic spaces. We will also explore the findings, limitations, and implications may provide academic institutions more insight into what Black women enrolled and attending their institutions are experiencing while providing […] ...
This presentation will discuss the studies on the 'sophomore slump' often overlook Black students, especially those who participated in a first-year program but lacked structured support their second year at a historically white university. This research employs three interviews and three mapping exercises to analyze their sense of belonging using the Community Cultural Wealth framework. ...
This presentation explores how healing from childhood abuse and neglect affects entrepreneurial intentions through self-efficacy and resilience. It highlights the role of resilience and self-efficacy in overcoming trauma and driving entrepreneurial success, using data from 392 respondents analyzed via linear regression. ...
This presentation will discuss off-campus recruiting visits, an enrollment management tool used by private colleges and universities to meet admissions commitments. Analysis of recruiting data suggests some institutions prioritize tuition revenue and academic prestige over efforts to increase Black and African American student diversity. ...
This presentation will discuss children of color in the foster care system often experience identity modification to align with prospective adoptive families' expectations, adjusting aspects of their identity to facilitate adoption. This process can involve adapting cultural, racial, or personal traits to better fit perceived norms and increase their chances of being adopted. ...
This presentation will discuss a multi-method qualitative analysis conducted to understand the impact of organizational culture on employee morale; assess how social injustices are influencing public health priorities and workplace culture; and investigate how policies, practices, and interpersonal interactions are informed by conditions of equity based on the perspectives from Black and African American women. ...
This presentation will discuss the findings and recommendations of non-traditional HBCU students in the mid-Atlantic region. The results of this qualitative study address the significance of creating inclusive and equitable learning environments for diverse minority student bodies while reinforcing the importance of HBCUs. ...
The presentation will discuss the prevalence of secondary trauma and its impact on educators and mental health professionals in traditional public high schools. ...
Despite similar autism prevalence across racial groups, Black children face significant barriers to accurate diagnosis compared to white peers. These include socioeconomic inequities, slow response to parental concerns, medical mistrust, limited psychoeducation, and racial bias. This research examines diagnostic criteria alongside cultural considerations for evaluating Black children. ...
This presentation will discuss how African-American Literature projects African American Leadership. ...
This presentation will discuss the persistent underrepresentation of Black women in leadership roles within higher education, highlighting key leadership skills and experiences that propel their careers. It will explore challenges through an intersectional lens and provide actionable strategies for fostering diversity and inclusivity in academic leadership. ...
This presentation will discuss a review of strengths-based approaches to empower Black birthing people and their communities to achieve health and resist barriers to wellness during the perinatal period. ...
This presentation will discuss maternal mortality and Black women, how these deaths are preventable, the connection between racism and maternal mortality in the black community, what can be done to reduce these numbers. The pivotal role that medical social workers can plan to decrease maternal mortality and education medical providers and patients. ...
This presentation will discuss the impact of targeted mentorship programs on Black male students, exploring their role in fostering academic success, personal growth, and resilience, while highlighting the importance of community support, faith-based guidance, and financial assistance in overcoming challenges within higher education environments. ...
This presentation will discuss the creation and pilot year of an innovative, intersectional, interdisciplinary, holistic, multi-tiered mentoring community program for graduate students. ...
This presentation will discuss the how the Black Identity Development model (Cross, 1994) mediates the Culturally Engaging Campus Environment Model (Museus et al. 2017) to support Black students’ sense of belonging and trajectory toward their educational goals when enrolled at California Community Colleges leading toward academic success. ...
This presentation will discuss the implementation of a Professional Learning Community (PLC) workshop guided by the Culturally Relevant Sustaining Education (CRSE) framework in Ohio's 21st Century Community Learning Centers. It will focus on enhancing staff cultural competency and empathy, examining its effects on attendance and engagement among marginalized Black high school students in these Out-of-School […] ...
This presentation will discuss ethnic-Racial Identity awareness & youth development. This presentation will also promote ethnic-racial identity development among African-American adolescents. ...
This presentation will discuss mental health disparities among BIPOC adolescents, focusing on systemic barriers and cultural stigmas. It highlights culturally competent interventions, such as the Harmony and Hope initiative, and reviews school-based programs that emphasize cultural identity and mindfulness, underscoring the importance of community-driven, culturally relevant mental health solutions for improved well-being. ...
This presentation will discuss the attitudes towards education by first and second-generation West African immigrants. The literature on immigrant populations shows that working hard and embracing education positively impacts an individual’s life outcomes; Although, this may be true, it does not tell the whole story about this demographic’s behaviors that predict positive attitudes towards education. ...
This presentation will explain the impact of a leaders’ behavior and leadership style to the success and relationship dynamic of a multigenerational work team by reviewing key areas such as team work dynamics and motivating factors. ...
This presentation will discuss the relationships between job satisfaction, well-being, employee empowerment, and perceived glass ceiling barriers. Learn how these factors interrelate and their impact on career progression and organizational dynamics. ...
In this workshop, participants will: Learn about academic careers in different educational settings Understand the right academic fit based upon your career goals Evaluate what skills and experiences you’ll need prior to being on the job market Build upon professional development opportunities Develop strong application materials beyond your CV ...
This workshop seeks to empower BDN attendees by demonstrating how to create multiple income streams using their academic expertise. It will focus on leveraging doctoral skills for wealth-building opportunities and entrepreneurship, addressing racial wealth disparity gaps and social determinants of health. ...
This presentation will discuss the need for digital inclusion in communities of color by examining the qualitative findings of the intersection of cybersecurity and digital equity in a predominantly Black city in the Mid-Atlantic region. ...
The meaning of science and technology policy, its role in scientific, national, and global advancement and innovation, and various pathways and resources to a career in the field. ...
This presentation will discuss the emotional and social impacts of homeschooling on school-aged children and why more families are taking to homeschooling. ...
This presentation will discuss the perceptions and experiences of systemic injustices/racism, which is reflected in policy misuse and/or abuse at a large Research One (R1) university located in the Southeastern United States. ...
This presentation will discuss the essential steps of creating a culturally sustaining and legally compliant school-based mental health program. ...
This presentation will discuss strategies to develop a digital marketing and public health HIV prevention awareness and education campaign specific to Black women in rural US. Presenters will overview the multiple engagement platforms that should be utilized to disseminate information to Black women by community-based organizations with trusted relationships with Black women. ...
This presentation will discuss the purpose, methods and conclusions of a qualitative research that explored the lived experiences of former high school African immigrants in US classrooms. It will offer implications for teachers and schools and recommendations for future research. ...
This presentation will discuss the impact of social media on Black women's perceptions of intimate relationships, highlighting how harmful stereotypes and limited personal role models shape relationship expectations, and will propose strategies for promoting positive representations and educational content to improve relationship outcomes. ...
This presentation will discuss a mixed methods study examining the lived experiences of 18 undergraduate participants in a 15-week introductory antiracist pedagogy course. The course, Introduction to Anti-Racist Pedagogy: Theories, Practice and Research, was created by the researcher based on prior scholarship. ...
This presentation will discuss how trauma-informed and restorative practices (TIRP) improve student self-regulation and classroom engagement, resulting in academic, social, and emotional success, as well as a harmonious, nonjudgmental, and empathetic setting for students and staff. ...
This presentation will discuss mental health disparities among BIPOC adolescents, focusing on systemic barriers and cultural stigmas. It highlights culturally competent interventions, such as the Harmony and Hope initiative, and reviews school-based programs that emphasize cultural identity and mindfulness, underscoring the importance of community-driven, culturally relevant mental health solutions for improved well-being. ...
