Advisors

President, Bensimon and Associates

A nationally recognized scholar on racial equity in higher education, Bensimon is a prolific author and trailblazing changemaker. She developed the Equity Scorecard—a process for using inquiry to drive changes in institutional practice and culture.

President of Consumnes River College and Co-founder of A2Mend

A community college leader for over 25 years and expert on serving, mentoring, and ensuring the success of Black, Latinx, and other historically underserved students.

Executive Director, SoCal CAN

A nonprofit executive and former leader in philanthropy with deep expertise in college access and success and the development of collaborative and effective networks.

Executive Leadership Coach

With over 25 years of executive coaching and leadership experience, Gail is effective at supporting leaders, their Boards, and their teams to achieve impact.

Professor, Postsecondary Education. Co-Director, Community College Equity Assessment Lab (CCEAL), San Diego State University

Dr. Harris is best known for his expertise in racial equity in postsecondary education and has made important contributions to knowledge about college student development and the social construction of gender and race.

Principal, Lauer Design

A brand strategist and graphic designer for over 25 years, Lauer Design helps nonprofit education, cultural arts, and legal organizations translate missions into powerful visual narratives that advance their organizational goals.

President/Superintendent of Long Beach City College

An expert in closing racial equity gaps for students of color, creating inclusive campus cultures for LGBTQIA+ students, and efficiently executing innovative change.

President of Fullerton College

A champion for equity, inclusion, and academic excellence for students with a track record in coalition building and partnerships with Black, Asian American, and Latinx education leaders across California.

Principal, Savi Advising

An executive coach and strategist known for sharp insights, unrelenting empathy, and powerful facilitation with a legacy of transformational impact in K-12, economic mobility and advocacy organizations.