Step into a world where your voice leads the way and every moment feels like a part of the whole story. This Spring, Professional Development will bring our theme to life by engaging in dynamic conversation where adventure starts the moment you arrive. Align your core values and amplify your visibility in meaningful ways.
Voice, Values, and Visibility
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Voice: Amplifying diverse perspectives and ensuring all community members have platforms to share their experiences and insights
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Values: Fostering an environment where all community members feel valued and develop a strong sense of belonging
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Visibility: Building a culture where respect is the foundation and contributions are meaningfully recognized
Join us as we welcome dynamic speaker, Koritha Mitchell, as she guides us through this year’s theme: Voice, Values, and Visibility. Sponsored by the Office of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging, Department of Modern Language, Department of Education, and Athletics, we invite you to join us on Wednesday, March 11 at 9 a.m. in Wilde Auditorium.
This program is open to all UHart students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Meet our Guest Speaker:
Koritha Mitchell is an award-winning author, professor of English, and literary historian. Her passion is to inspire and empower audiences through workshops, lectures, and media appearances. In her work, she analyzes text, both written and performed, to help targeted families not only survive, but to thrive. Koritha’s commentary addresses a range of issues, including Black feminism, justice, and anti-LGBT violence. As a first-generation college graduate, Koritha understands the unique environment and challenges that arise in higher education. As a result, she enjoys empowering her audiences with the tools needed to demystify the challenges they may experience.
Koritha grew up in Sugar Land Texas, just outside of Houston. She earned her BA from Ohio Wesleyan University and her MA and PhD from the University of Maryland-College Parl. In 2011, the Ohio chapter of Black Girls RUN! was founded by Koritha; Black Girls RUN! is a national organization encouraging women to make fitness and healthy living a priority.
Read more about Koritha Mitchell in a feature, The Power of Black Literature, by Marc Chalufour in BU’s Arts & Sciences Magazine.
Questions? Email the Office of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging at OIEB@hartford.edu.