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PROGRAM32ND NAIS PEOPLE OF COLOR CONFERENCE26TH NAIS STUDENT DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCEDECEMBER 4–7 SEATTLEPOCC.NAIS.ORG #NAISPOCC #NAISSDLC
POCC AT A GLANCEWED Dec 47:00 AM – 8:00 PMRegistration Open8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEquity Seminars — Full day8:00 AM – NOONEquity Seminars — Half day(morning)8:30 AM – 5:00 PMPoCC Affinity Group TrainingThe PoCC Leadership Institutefor Educators of Color8:30 AM – 12:30 PMSchool Visits1:00 – 5:00 PMEquity Seminars — Half day(afternoon)6:30 – 7:30 PMPoCC First-Time AttendeesWelcome & OrientationTHU Dec 5FRI Dec 66:00 – 7:00 AM6:00 – 7:00 AMWellness ActivitiesWellness Activities7:00 AM – 6:00 PMRegistration Open8:15 – 9:30 AMPoCC SDLC Opening GeneralSession with Joy DeGruy9:30 AM – 5:00 PMPoCC Hub Open9:45 – 11:45 AMAffinity Group Session 1NOON – 1:30 PMPoCC Welcome Luncheon12:45 – 1:30 PMChoir Rehearsal1:00 – 1:30 PMBook Signing with Joy DeGruy1:45 – 3:45 PMMaster Class with Joy DeGruy1:45 – 3:00 PMWorkshop Block APoCC Express CaféFeatured Speaker Sessionwith Anthony Ocampo3:00 – 3:45 PMBreak, Relax, Refresh3:45 – 5:00 PMWorkshop Block B5:15 – 6:30 PMGeneral Session with Mike Walsh7:00 AM – 1:00 PMRegistration Open8:00 – 9:15 AMWorkshop Block C9:15 – 9:30 AMBreak, Relax, Refresh9:30 – 10:45 AMGeneral Session with Valarie Kaur10:45 – 11:15 AMBreak and Choir Rehearsal10:45 AM – 5:00 PMPoCC Hub OpenSAT Dec 77:00 – 8:00 AMChoir Rehearsal7:30 – 8:45 AMAffinity Group Session 39:00 – 9:45 AMState and Regional Meetings10:00 – 11:15 AMStudent-Led Adult/StudentDialogues (by State/Region)Workshop Block F11:30 AM – 12:45 PMPoCC SDLC Closing Ceremonieswith Pedro nference SpeakersSpecial EventsImportant NotesPoCC HubPre-ConferenceEquity SeminarsSchool VisitsSDLC Welcome andSchedule at a GlanceWednesday, December 4Thursday, December 5Friday, December 6Saturday, December 7AppreciationSponsorsConference HistoryAdvertisementsFloor Plans11:15 AM – 12:30 PMWorkshop Block DFeatured Speaker Sessionwith Cinnamon Spear12:30 – 1:45 PMPoCC Networking Luncheon2:00 – 3:15 PMWorkshop Block ETED Ed at PoCCFeatured Speaker Sessionwith Wayne Au3:15 – 3:45 PMBook Signing with Wayne Au3:45 – 5:00 PMAffinity Group Session 25:15 – 6:30 PMJOIN THE CONVERSATIONON TWITTER, FACEBOOK,AND INSTAGRAM.USE #NAISPoCC AND#NAISSDLC!General Session withAnand Giridharadas6:30 – 7:00 PMBook Signing withAnand Giridharadas7:30 – 8:30 PMLGBT Social Hour(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)9:00 PM – MIDNIGHTClub PoCCpocc.nais.org
NAIS WELCOMEWELCOME TO SEATTLE! We're so gladyou could join us here in the beautiful PacificNorthwest as we convene the NAIS Peopleof Color Conference and Student DiversityLeadership Conference.For first-time attendees and for those of youwho are joining us again, we reaffirm ourmission: PoCC is designed for people of color inindependent schools as they pursue strategiesfor professional and leadership development.It also offers networking opportunities forpeople of color and allies working to buildand sustain inclusive school communities.Each year we seek to recommit to ourintention to provide space for people ofcolor in independent schools to connect,commune, and build new skills and capacitiesthat support and advance their work. Thisyear, with the theme 1619. 2019. Before.Beyond. Amplifying Our Intelligence toLiberate, Co-create, and Thrive, we join in aninternational commemoration of the 400 yearssince the first British ship carrying capturedAngolans arrived in North America, initiatingenslavement of black African people. Thetheme also pays homage to the indigenouscultures and people present in North Americabefore 1619. It reminds us that black historyand indigenous history did not begin withatrocity, but with rich culture, community, andachievements that helped build this nation andworld in immeasurable ways. Our theme alsounderscores the resilience, radical hope, andvision that has served as a constant source andthrough-line for black, indigenous, and peopleof color between our past, present, and all thepossibility that lies beyond this moment.We hope you will take time over the next fewdays to make the most out of the conference.Whether you came to share your expertise,build and strengthen your professional network,bond with team members, or for PoCC's uniquerestorative experience, you'll find opportunitiesthat suit your needs. Enjoy true connectionand community in the Affinity Group sessions.Get inspired at the keynote sessions. Meet newcolleagues and connect in the PoCC Hub. Inthe pages of this program, you'll find all theinformation you need to have a great experience.Each year we are deeply grateful to ourattendees for braving the challenges andopportunities to advance equity and justicein independent schools. Each one of youis an essential part of the progress we canmake — this year and beyond. We appreciateyour partnership and thank you.DONNA OREMNAIS PresidentCAROLINE G.BLACKWELLNAIS Vice Presidentfor Equity and Justice
LOCAL COMMITTEECO-CHAIR WELCOMEON BEHALF OF THE ENTIRE PoCCLOCAL PLANNING COMMITTEE, WEWELCOME YOU TO SEATTLE, THELAND OF THE DUWAMISH PEOPLE!Stand on the land, breathe in the air, andfeel the power of the water and mountainsaround you. Regardless of where you aretraveling from, how you identify, or what yourimmigration status is, for the next few daysthis is your home. We are honored withthe beauty, goodness, and strength of thiscollective and the rich diversity that youbring to mark the 32nd year of this gathering.This year's theme is 1619. 2019. Before.Beyond. Amplifying Our Intelligence toLiberate, Co-create, and Thrive. The year2019 marks the 400-year anniversary ofthe first ship that brought our Africanancestors, against their will, to Jamestown.Before honors the First Nations peopleand their civilizations that existed beforethe colonizers. Beyond is the vision ofour collective future for which we are allco-creators. Our intelligence is the powerof the voices of people of color and ourrole in advancing humanity. Our theme is arallying call. When we tap into our collectiveintelligence, we liberate each other, createour future together, and thrive.2PoCC is an opportunity for people of colorto come together. Sometimes the conferenceinspires tough conversations, and thoseconversations can lead to breakthroughs,new ideas, and a path forward.It was in this spirit that groups like the Gangof Four and the second oldest chapter ofthe Black Panther Party worked to help buildsomething new in our city. They amplifiedtheir collective intelligence, their genius,and their brilliance to build a legacy usingliberatory platforms, giving voice and powerto the most vulnerable in our community.That spirit and that which you bring are herefor you to tap into, your home away fromhome, in the hopes that you are inspired,fueled, and equipped to make use of it whenyou are back in the place you call home.While you're here, we hope you'll get achance to explore Seattle's rich and diversecultures that make our city special. You canlearn more about the city's Native American,African American, Asian American, and Latinxhistories at several museums and culturalcenters in the city.WELCOME TO EMERALD CITY!DORI KINGE-CHIEH LINDirector of Inclusion andCommunity Engagement,Oregon Episcopal SchoolDirector of Diversity andCommunity & Directorof Hiring, University Prep#NAISP oCC #NAISSDLCMAHTABMAHMOODZADEHDirector of Diversity,The Overlake School
MAYORALPROCLAMATIONDECEMBER 4, 2019On behalf of the City of Seattle, I'm proud towelcome you to the 2019 National Associationof Independent Schools (NAIS) People ofColor Conference! We are honored to partnerwith you to advance equity and justice inteaching and learning.The NAIS People of Color Conference is animportant opportunity for educators at everylevel to embrace equity through a racial lens.You will form meaningful connections witheducators around the country who are alsocommitted to justice and gain tools to improveand enhance racial and social justice andcross-cultural connections in your schools.We look forward to hosting your learning,growth, and community development.I would also like to commend you forparticipating in this important program. Herein the City of Seattle, we dedicate ourselvesto promoting equality by deconstructingand tackling racial injustices that haveextended into the current day. I am especiallycommitted to creating and continuing equalopportunities for people of all races andbackgrounds in education. That's why Icreated the Seattle Promise program to allowall public high school students to attend twoyears of college for free after graduatinghigh school. Now, I am so excited to join youon your journey to advance racial justiceby attending to the academic and socioemotional outcomes for students, and inworkplace performance for adults.Seattle is the city of the future becauseof efforts like yours to support people ofcolor and dismantle racist structures. Weneed people to commit to racial equity,especially in education, for efficient anduseful innovation built on the free and equalexchange of cultures and ideas. Thank youfor contributing to education across thecountry, and for choosing to hold yourincredible conference in the City of Seattle.SINCERELY,Jenny A. Durkan, Mayor of Seattle#NAISP oCC #NAISSDLC3
OVERVIEWPOCC SDLC ON-SITEREGISTRATIONWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 7:00 AM – 8:00 PMTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 7:00 AM – 6:00 PMFRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 7:00 AM – 1:00 PMMAKE THE MOST OF THE NAISPEOPLE OF COLOR CONFERENCEFor decades, PoCC has nourished andsustained people of color in independentschools. By accepting long-practicedcommunity norms, attendees, speakers,presenters, and staff help create a spacethat lifts up, protects, and affirms thedignity and lived experience of peopleof color in our schools and society.As a conference participant, you havethe opportunity to embody interactionalprinciples that advance equity. You alsoform connections with others who remaincommitted to creating and sustainingindependent school communities in whichpeople of color can thrive.PoCC WORKSHOPSWorkshops are organized into thefollowing tracks: Anti-Racist Teaching, Training, Activism,and Allyship Building Capacity: Skills, Competencies,and Research for Equity, Inclusion, andSocial Justice Data Use in Activism: Evidence-BasedEquity and Justice Programming, Research,and Evaluation Equity and Justice Exemplars: Programs,Models, Best, Promising, Next Practices Organizational Development andInstitutional Change Leadership and Management for Equityand Inclusion Racial and Ethnic Identities: DevelopmentalModels, Frameworks, Approaches Racial and Social Justice and Activism:From the Classroom to the Community Self-Efficacy and Empowerment:Mind, Body, SpiritHead of School TrackDesigned especially for heads of schoolto support stewardship of racial equityand inclusion.4#NAISP oCC #NAISSDLC
AFFINITY GROUPWORK AT POCCPoCC hosts Affinity Group sessions to providean opportunity for sharing and exploringyour life and experiences within spacesdefined by membership in a specific racialor ethnic identity group. A team of trainedfacilitators host the space for members oftheir respective Affinity Groups to haveconversations that matter most to them.In each Affinity Group, participants areinvited to self-organize into small groups toengage with conversation prompts offeredby Hosting Team members or to dialogueabout topics of their own choosing, generatedusing Open Space Technology or anothergroup process.PoCC Affinity Groups are designedfor participants to connect and renewrelationships, explore and celebrateidentities, share successes and challenges,and encourage and support one anotherin an atmosphere of trust and safety.WHICH AFFINITY GROUPDO I ATTEND?You know you are in the right Affinity Groupif you can say honestly and unequivocally,"I am” (e.g., Asian, Latinx, Multiracial)and speak to and from that group's collectiveracial or ethnic identity and experience fromthe "I" and "we" perspective. To preservethe safety and integrity of each AffinityGroup space, you should attend only thosesessions that correspond with the racial andethnic identity to which you belong. AffinityGroups at PoCC are not spaces to learnabout the racial or ethnic identity of others,including that of a child, spouse, or partner.Trying to attend an Affinity Group towhich you do not belong is an intrusionand you will be asked to leave out of careand respect for the members' psychologicalsafety and well-being.Anita L. Sanchez serves as the leadfacilitator for the Affinity Group work. Sheis an organization development consultant,trainer, and speaker focused on diversityand inclusion, large system change, teambuilding, and coaching.#NAISP oCC #NAISSDLC5
SPEAKERSGENERAL SESSIONOPENING URFRIDAY8:15 – 9:30 AM5:15 – 6:30 PM9:30 – 10:45 AMJoy DeGruy holds abachelor's degree incommunication, a master'sdegree in social work, amaster's degree in clinicalpsychology, and a Ph.D.in social work research.She is an internationallyrenowned researcher andeducator who focuses onthe intersection of racism,trauma, violence, andAmerican chattel slavery.Mike Walsh is the CEOof Tomorrow, a globalconsultancy on designingcompanies for the 21stcentury. A global nomad,futurist, and author ofthe best-selling book TheAlgorithmic Leader, headvises some of the world'sbiggest organizations ondigital transformation anddisruptive innovation inthis new era of machineintelligence.Valarie Kaur is a seasonedcivil rights activist, awardwinning filmmaker, lawyer,faith leader, and founder of theRevolutionary Love Project. Shehas spoken at TED Women andher new book, RevolutionaryLove, will be released in spring2020. The book expands onthe themes in her popularTED Talk. When a family friendwas the first person killed in ahate crime after September 11,2001, she began to documenthate crimes against Sikh andMuslim Americans, whichresulted in the award-winningfilm Divided We Fall.SPONSORED BYSTRATEGENIUSSPONSORED BYEDUCATOR'S ALLYSPONSORED BYCARNEY SANDOEJOY DEGRUY6#NAISP oCC #NAISSDLCMIKE WALSHVALARIE KAUR
ALL GENERAL SESSIONS WILL TAKE PLACE INWSCC, HALL 4A/B AND WILL BE LIVE-STREAMEDFREE FOR NAIS MEMBERS. NAIS.ORG/LIVESTREAMCLOSING SPEAKERANANDPEDROGIRIDHARADAS NOGUERAFRIDAYSATURDAYSDLC KEYNOTESCHUYLERBAILARFRIDAY5:15 – 6:30 PM11:30 AM – 12:45 PM1:15 – 2:30 PMAnand Giridharadas is theauthor of The New YorkTimes best-seller WinnersTake All: The Elite Charadeof Changing the World, TheTrue American (soon to bea feature film), and IndiaCalling. He is an editor-atlarge for TIME, was a foreigncorrespondent and columnistfor The New York Times,and has also written for TheAtlantic, The New Yorker,and The New Republic. Heappears regularly on TVand radio, including CNN,MSNBC, and NPR.Pedro Noguera is asociologist whosescholarship and researchfocus on the ways in whichschools are influencedby social and economicconditions as well asby demographic trendsin local, regional, andglobal contexts. At UCLA,he is the DistinguishedProfessor of Education atthe Graduate School ofEducation and InformationStudies and Faculty Directorfor the Center for theTransformation of Schools.Schuyler Bailar is thefirst transgender athleteto compete in any sporton an NCAA Division 1men's team. He swam forHarvard University, on thewinningest Harvard team in50 years. Schuyler's difficultchoice — to transition whilepotentially giving up theprospect of being an NCAAChampion — was historic andtimely. Schuyler's tirelessadvocacy of inclusion throughpublic speaking and socialmedia (@pinkmantaray)has earned him numerousnotable honors.ANANDGIRIDHARADASPEDRO NOGUERASCHUYLER BAILARPHOTO: Mackenzie Stroh#NAISP oCC #NAISSDLC7
SPEAKERSALL FEATUREDSPEAKER SESSIONSWILL BE IN WSCC, 3A/B.FEATURED SPEAKER RIDAYFRIDAY1:45 – 3:00 PM11:15 AM – 12:30 PM 2:00 – 3:15 PMAnthony Ocampo is a scholarand writer who focuses onissues of immigration, raceand ethnicity, and genderand sexuality. He is theauthor of The Latinos ofAsia: How Filipino AmericansBreak the Rules of Race. Hisbook examines the raciallives of Filipino Americans,who trace their roots to asociety in Asia but also sharemany cultural characteristicswith Latinos. Ocampo drawson the voices of FilipinoAmericans to demonstratehow demographic shifts inthe U.S. are changing theway immigrants and childrenunderstand race.Cinnamon Spear is a NorthernCheyenne woman, writer,and filmmaker. Her work,which is a direct response toAmerican misrepresentationand cultural appropriation,provides a true sense of herhistory and people. Recently,she used documentaryfilmmaking in her homecommunity as the focusof her master's thesis atDartmouth College.Wayne Au is an associateprofessor in the School ofEducational Studies at theUniversity of WashingtonBothell. A former publichigh school teacher andlongtime editor for the socialjustice teaching magazineRethinking Schools, hiswork focuses broadly oncritical education policy,theory, and practice — withemphases on critiquingcorporate educationreform, examining theracial politics of high-stakestesting and curriculum,and supporting localand national educationaljustice movements.CINNAMON SPEARWAYNE AUANTHONY OCAMPOPHOTO: Sid Peterson8#NAISP oCC #NAISSDLC
COMMUNITYENGAGEMENTINITIATIVE (CEI)STRAIGHT A'SPODCASTHosted by four friends whohave lived the independentschool culture daily for morethan 80 years combined,the Straight A's podcastis a humorous look into whowe are and what we do.In 2014, the NAIS Equity and JusticeTeam created the CEI to establish a morepermanent relationship with the PoCC hostcity and to advance the region's specificeducational equity, diversity, and inclusionneeds and interests. Members of the 2019PoCC Local Planning Committee have agreedto an initiative that focuses on empoweringstudents to advocate for the rights of peopleof color in the region while engaging withlocal communities of color. This initiativeincludes advocacy through two projects: In alignment with 2019 NAIS PoCC theme,Keep an eye out for theStraight A's team as theywill be walking aroundthe conference hopingto chat with you!PODCASTERS: André Withers,The Madeira School (VA);Amani Reed, The Schoolat Columbia University (NY);Abe Wehmiller, CharlotteCountry Day School (NC);Art Hall, Tower Hill School (DE).the committee will engage schools inadvocating for the federal recognitionof the Duwamish Tribe. "The Duwamishare the First People of the city of Seattle.In the 1855 Point Elliott Treaty, theDuwamish ceded territory — but notsovereignty — to settlers, in exchange forreservation land and other rights. Morethan 150 years later, the U.S. governmenthas not honored this agreement." The committee will also support schools toempower student affinity groups so thattheir students will develop advocacy skillsand cultivate their capacity to be agents forchange in their schools and communities.The 2019 CEI hopes these projects will inspireand empower our students to take actionand understand that their voices and civicengagement are at the heart of social changeand social justice.#NAISP oCC #NAISSDLC9
SPECIAL EVENTSTHE PoCC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTEFOR PEOPLE OF COLORWEDNESDAY 8:30 AM – 5:00 PMWSCC, 201PRESENTERS: Nicole DuFauchard, The AdventSchool (MA); James Calleroz White, TheGalloway School (GA)TICKET REQUIRED: 195Gain powerful strategies to advance to thenext level of leadership while building yournetwork of fellow leaders, mentors, andsponsors in this unique seminar tailoredfor people of color. The PoCC LeadershipInstitute offers state of-the-art leadershipdevelopment tools and strategies includingthe Everything DiSC Work of Leaders Profile,a premier research-based skills inventory thatprovides you with a deeper understanding ofyour individual leadership strengths and style.The seminar format includes in-the-momentcoaching, peer exchange, and post-institutefollow-up, all in an encouraging atmospheredesigned to nurture and propel a compellingvision for fulfilling your career goals.FIRST-TIME ATTENDEEORIENTATION AND WELCOMEWEDNESDAY 6:30 – 7:30 PMSheraton, Cirrus BallroomAre you new to PoCC? Eager to dive in, buta little apprehensive about how to make themost of your experience? Come and learn thehistory and evolution of PoCC, the unique roleand value of affinity group sessions, and tipson how best to engage with the conference.10#NAISP oCC #NAISSDLCNEW! PoCC EXPRESS CAFÉTHURSDAY 1:45 – 3:00 PMWSCC-CC, Chelan 2Is there a topic of interest to you that youdon't see in the conference workshopschedule? Are you longing to have moresmall-group conversations with likeminded colleagues or those with divergentperspectives who can challenge your thinking?We've created the PoCC Express Café to helpyou have your say, listen to others, and harvestnew ideas relevant to your life and work.MASTER CLASS WITH JOY DeGRUYThey Didn't Come Through Ellis Island:Exploring a Legacy of Trauma in the AfricanAmerican Experience and the Importanceof Storytelling in HealingTHURSDAY 1:45 – 3:45 PMWSCC-CC, Tahoma 3TICKET REQUIRED: 95While trauma played a major role in injuringblack people over centuries, the remedy is nota clinical one. During and after enslavement,major institutions in America were complicitin marginalizing; subjugating; and — attimes — terrorizing black individuals, families,and communities. In this session we willexplore how social justice is necessary tomitigate the harm done, eliminate such harmin the future, and ensure the future securityand success of black and African people.Please find more details at pocc.nais.org.
NEW! AMPLIFYING YOUR BIG IDEASTHE TED ED WAYFRIDAY 2:00 – 3:15 PMWSCC-CC, Chelan 2PRESENTER: Steph Ng, TED EdPOST-CONFERENCE HIGHERED EXCHANGESupporting Students of Color onPredominantly White Campuses:Evergreen State College VisitSATURDAY-SUNDAYJoin us for an interactive introduction to theTED Masterclass, an online course designedto help educators share their best ideas in theform of TED-style talks. Experience the firstfew lessons and walk away with your owndraft TED-style talk ideas. This tool has beenused to elevate educator ideas, experiences,research, and messages around the world.SPACE IS LIMITED.LGBT SOCIAL HOURFRIDAY 7:30 – 8:30 PMSheraton, Cirrus BallroomCLUB PoCCFRIDAY 9:00 PM – MidnightSheraton, Metropolitan Ballroom A/BMusic by Van Vader and Oman FrameSPONSORED BY CALWESTWELLNESS ACTIVITIESTHURSDAY AND FRIDAY 6:00 – 7:00 AMYOGA: Sheraton, GreenwoodZUMBA: Sheraton, Jefferson A/BSTATE AND REGIONAL MEETINGSSATURDAY 9:00 – 9:45 AMMeet with others from your state and regionalassociations during this dedicated time forinteracting with colleagues.TICKET REQUIRED: 30This program is for PoCC attendees(adult educators) only.After an engaging and enriching conferencein Seattle, The Evergreen State College willwhisk you away to the state's capital, Olympia,where we will continue the collaboration andfellowship for an additional day to dig deepinto the topic of "Supporting Students of Coloron Predominantly White Campuses." Thisconversation between NAIS members and ourhigher education counterparts will be hostedby the college's vice president for inclusiveexcellence and student success. The event willhighlight positive models for serving studentsand provide participants with an opportunityto share successes at their schools.Find more details on our website.PoCC CHOIRWSCC, Hall 4A/BJoin the PoCC Choir and raise your spiritsand voice in song. The choir performsduring the closing ceremonies, providinga wonderful celebration and send-off.DIRECTOR: Charles Owens, Maret School (DC)ACCOMPANIST: Karen Bradberry, GreenhillSchool (TX)REHEARSALSTHURSDAY 12:45 – 1:30 PMFRIDAY 10:45 – 11:15 AMSATURDAY 7:00 – 8:00 AMPERFORMANCESATURDAY 11:30 AM(during closing ceremonies)#NAISP oCC #NAISSDLC11
IMPORTANT NOTESWIRELESS INFOYou can access complimentary Wi-Fi withthe following credentials:NETWORK: PoCC/SDLC 2019PASSWORD: pocc-sdlc19ABBREVIATED LOCATIONSWSCC Washington State Convention Center(Main Building)WSCC-CC Washington State ConventionCenter — Conference Center#NAISPoCC ON DEMANDNEW! Purchase recordings of workshopsessions to bring back to your school. Visitthe Playback Now table located on level 4to purchase, or visit nais.playbacknow.com.Indicates On Demand workshopsOn Demand Pricing: 12-month OnlineAccess to All On-Demand SessionsNAIS MEMBERS: 149NONMEMBERS: 199USB of All On-Demand SessionsNAIS MEMBERS: 199NONMEMBERS: 249COAT/LUGGAGE CHECKCoat check is available daily starting at7:00 AM and will close daily 30 minutes afterthe last event/program in WSCC. Luggagecheck will be available on Saturday only,7:00 AM – 12:45 PM. Coats/Luggage notpicked up will be left with the WSCC security.WSCC, Atrium LobbyQUESTIONS?VISIT THE INFO BOOTHAT WSCC, LEVEL 4.NAIS STAFF IS HERETO HELP YOU!12#NAISP oCC #NAISSDLCNURSING MOTHERS’ ROOMFind a quiet, peaceful space during theconference. The Nursing Mothers' Roomincludes a refrigerator, electrical outlets,and other accommodations.WEDNESDAY 7:00 AM – 8:00 PMTHURSDAY 7:00 AM – 6:00 PMFRIDAY 7:00 AM – 7:00 PMSATURDAY 7:00 AM – 12:45 PMWSCC, 306FIRST AID ROOMHere’s where you’ll find any first-aid equipmentyou may need during the conference. It will beopen during all conference events in the WSCC.WSCC, Atrium LobbyNEW! PoCC SPACESThis year at PoCC we are opening spaces forself-care, creative movement, and contemplation.Room 212: Quiet Space Use this spacefor contemplative practices and as a retreatfrom the bustle and engagement of PoCC.All electronic devices should be silenced.Room 214: Prayer Space This room isminimally equipped for prayer of all kinds.Please respect the diversity of beliefs andpractices that are welcome in this space.Room 309: Space for CreativeExpression This room is open for dance,expressive movement, singing, chanting andother body-based practices.MEDIA RELEASE By attending the NAIS Peopleof Color Conference, attendees grant permissionto NAIS and its agents to use the attendee’s imageor likeness in an effort to promote NAIS. Attendeeswaive any right to inspect or approve the finishedproduct or products and the advertising copyor other matter that may be used in connectiontherewith or the use to which it may be applied.
POCC HUBWSCC, Hall 4CThe PoCC Hub is the central meeting place forattendees. Participate in a variety of educationalprogramming and networking activities. Visitwith representatives from various companiesand nonprofit organizations that value DEIand social justice and that offer cutting-edgeproducts and services in the education space.WHAT'S IN THE POCC HUB?NAIS MEMBER RESOURCE CENTERLUNCH IS ALL ABOUT YOU AT POCC!Explore NAIS resources to help you solvechallenges and seize opportunities. Discoverequity- and justice-focused tools, publications,and events that can help you cultivate adiverse and inclusive community at yourschool. Whether you need to get up to speedquickly or do a deep dive into a complexissue, stop by to get your questions answered,participate in hands-on demonstrations, andlearn from other schools' success stories.Join us on Thursday and Friday forcomplimentary lunches to celebrateyou and how important you are to themission and vision of NAIS!HEADSHOT LOUNGEResearch confirms both the deleteriouseffects of discrimination on people of colorand the benefits of a healthy lifestyle,including sustained care for the body, mind,and spirit. Take time to get a massage, tryhealthy snacks, and participate in importantscreenings, such as for blood pressure,diabetes, and cholesterol. Share wellnesspractices that work for you. Then take homerelated resources and inspiration to reinforcecare for yourself and those you love.Take your career to the next level by having acomplimentary, professional headshot taken.PoCC BOOKSTOREPick up books by many of the outstandingconference speakers as well as NAISpublications related to social justice andequity in education.PoCC MAKERSPACEExperience innovation and creativity in actionin this vibrant space, which hosts discussions,demonstrations, workshops, and resources.WELLNESS ZONEPLUS! Stop by for Educational Minute Talksabout financial wellness.SPONSORED BY TIAA#NAISP oCC #NAISSDLC13
POCC HUBTHURSDAY9:30 AM – 5:00 PMWSCC, Hall 4CFRIDAY10:45 AM – 5:00 212920281927WELLNESSZONE40114#NAISP oCC #NAISSDLC
EXHIBITORSStop by and meet with experts in the field tofind resources for diversity work at your school.Find detailed information and locations for eachexhibitor in the mobile app.12M RecruitingBooth 28CalWest EducatorsPlacementBooth 11Johns HopkinsUniversity Centerfor Talented YouthPoCC SponsorNAIS SupporterPoCC Sponsor andNAIS SupporterSearch AssociatesBooth 1JONESSpeakOut–The Institutefor DemocraticEducation and CultureTable 20Booth 4Booth 6Carney, Sandoe &AssociatesLakeside SchoolStrateGeniusBooth 18Booth 8Booth 26City LoveManhattan PlacementsThe Klingenstein CenterBooth 24Booth 9Booth 27Domino SoundMiddlebury BreadLoaf School of EnglishThe LAB ProgramBooth 33Booth 29Booth 17Duke University TalentIdentification ProgramMirus ToysBooth 23Booth 2Educator's AllyOlive BranchEducators, LLCBooth 19Booth 16Explore St. LouisBooth 31Pollyanna Inc.Booth 10Farm & WildernessFoundationResource Group 175, LLCBooth 7Booth 34Independent TrustRoad to RacialJustice GameBooth 12The Origins ProgramBooth 22The Privilege InstituteBooth 32UniversidadInternacional — TheCenter for Linguistic &Multicultural StudiesBooth 30Booth 25#NAISP oCC #NAISSDLC15
FULL-DAYEQUITY SEMINARSWED, DEC 48:00 AM – 5:00 PMES01. Ally Is a Verb: The Role ofWhite Educators at PoCC and BeyondPRESENTERS: Anshu Wahi, The NorthwestSchool (WA); Xiomara Hall, Chapin School(NY); Randy Clancy, CARLE Institute;Hannah Lucal, CRJE; Elena Jaime, The BrickChurch School (NY)ROOM:
degree in social work, a master's degree in clinical psychology, and a Ph.D. in social work research. She is an internationally renowned researcher and educator who focuses on the intersection of racism, trauma, violence, and American chattel slavery. SPONSORED BY STRATEGENIUS VALARIE KAUR FRIDAY 9:30- 10:45 AM Valarie Kaur is a seasoned
