Laverne Cox is a critically-acclaimed actress who currently appears in the Netflix original series Orange is the New Black, playing the groundbreaking role of Sophia Burset, an incarcerated African-American transgender woman. Laverne is the first trans woman of color to have a leading role on a mainstream scripted television show.
Dr. Diana Natalicio currently serves as the president at The University of Texas at El Paso.
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As a graduate student, I was passionate about the field and full of energy. During one of my graduate courses, I heard an announcement that the Michigan College Personnel Association (MCPA) was looking for volunteers for the Annual Conference. After volunteering, I was encouraged to join the leadership team. I learned so much during my terms as Secretary, Annual Conference Chair, and as President of the association. I grew up in MCPA!
Dr. Martha Kanter currently serves as Distinguished Visiting Professor of Higher Education at New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.
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