Keynote
Morning Keynote with Dr. William Cross, Jr.
Tivoli 250 (Turnhalle)Dr. Cross is “old school” and his involvement in the racial-cultural discourse dates back to 1971. He exited the Graduate Center-CUNY in 2008 as professor emeritus, with the intention of retiring, but as he tells his friends, he is a total failure at retiring, and has since held positions at UNLV and is currently at
Lunch and Keynote with Marsha Aizumi & Geena Rocero
Tivoli 250 (Turnhalle)Phamaly Performance – James and the Giant Peach
King Center - Concert Hall 855 Lawrence Way, Denver, CO, United StatesPhamaly Theatre Company produces professional scale plays and musicals year-round throughout the Denver Metro region, cast entirely of performers with disabilities of all kinds – physical, cognitive, intellectual, and emotional. Currently celebrating its 28th season, Phamaly’s artistry is unique in the theatre world, and the company has garnered numerous awards for its highly innovative productions. In addition to MainStage shows, Phamaly offers educational classes and other professional development opportunities for theatre artists with disabilities.
Keynote and Lunch – Dr. Rosemarie Allen
Dr. Rosemarie Allen has served as a leader in early childhood education for nearly years. Her life's work is centered on ensuring children have access to high-quality early childhood programs that are developmentally and culturally appropriate. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the School of Education at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Her classes are focused on ensuring teachers are aware of how issues of equity, privilege, and power impact teaching practices.
Closing Reception
King Center - Main Street 855 Lawrence Way, Denver, CO, United StatesFollowing the last session, the closing reception is a place to connect with other attendees, presenters, and keynote speakers. The Summit is featuring the ArtAbility and Arapahoe Community College Inclusivity and Diversity Milestone Project. Merging these two art exhibits at the conference will provide us a new way to engage in diversity conversations. Submit art for ArtAbility
Morning Keynote – State Representative Leslie Herod
Tivoli 250 (Turnhalle)Representative Leslie Herod represents House District 8 in Northeast Denver, in State House of Representatives. Capturing over 38,000 votes in 2016, Representative Herod received the highest number of votes for any state house candidate running in a contested race. Representative Herod is the first African American LGBT candidate elected to the State Legislature. Representative Herod’s
Lunch Keynote – US Representative Jared Polis
Tivoli 250 (Turnhalle)Jared Polis is an independent leader who uses his private and public sector experience to find pragmatic solutions to the challenges facing Colorado and the nation. First elected to represent Colorado’s Second Congressional District in 2008, Polis serves on the powerful Committee on Rules, the Committee on Education and the Workforce, the Committee on Ethics,