Althea Banda-Hansmann
Monica Nassiri Bray
Monica was born in Tehran, Iran and came to the United States as a result of the Iranian Revolution. She earned both her PhD and Master’s degrees at the University of Southern California, where was also the director of career services at the Price School of Public Policy. Mostly recently, as an associate professor, she taught business courses online for Colorado Tech University and was previously an associate dean at the University of Oregon. Monica has a deep commitment and history of success advancing people and programs. Developing strong, inclusive, purpose-driven, and high-performing individuals and teams have been the hallmark of her career. Monica has worked in the private and public sectors for more than twenty years and has a broad background in higher education, business, and consulting. She now lives in Eugene, Oregon with her family and serves as a coach for purpose-driven people and enterprises.
Website: https://silkroadcoaching.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-n-bray-phd-0a7a2a54/
Assia Chamseldine
Anjali Leon
Jackie Levi
Bonita Helm Mackey
Dr. Dorothy Miranda has helped superintendents, high school principals, and their staff across the nation confront systemic racial inequities in their advanced coursework programs. Leaning on data to inform action, she has helped school districts assess their racial equity climate, including implicit bias, racist narratives, and policies and practices that deny students of color and low-income students equitable access to advanced-level courses. Working with small and large districts, including the New York City Department of Education and the San Francisco Unified School District, her approach is one of learning. She believes everyone is in different places on their equity journey and must simultaneously be encouraged and challenged. One of her favorite parts of coaching is providing one-on-one feedback that allows leaders to be honest and vulnerable about their questions or experiences related to racial equity without judgment or disbelief.
Additionally, Dr. Miranda has conducted studies regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges in faith-based organizations. Through qualitative analysis and review of the larger literature, she has provided actionable feedback for creating more equitable environments inside church communities.
Dr. Miranda began her career in higher education, representing students of color in the college admissions process. She has coached university staff and administration as they think through the creation of learning and working environments that meet the needs of the diverse students and staff that comprise them.
Dr. Miranda holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington and a Doctorate of Education in Learning and Leading in Organizations from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College. She is also an ordained minister through King Jesus International Ministry’s Supernatural Global Network. In addition to her coaching work, she and her husband, Dr. Francisco Miranda, run a non-profit that provides free medical care in his home country of Nicaragua.
Charlotte Moats-Gallagher
Rashad Nelms
Kwasi Owusu-Asomaning
Perry Rhue