A panel of experts will provide insights into identifying and overcoming implicit biases, enabling mentors to create more inclusive and equitable experiences for students from underserved communities.
Discover practical strategies and techniques to foster a supportive and culturally responsive mentoring environment within the Adopt A Class program.
Speaker:
Todd Foley, Nina Luckie, Phil Schneider and Sonya Fultz
Dr. Foley’s passion and expertise is centered on advancing the collective mission and impact of the nonprofit sector in and around our community, region, and nation. In November of 2023, Dr. Foley embarked on a 12-month research project with Digital Futures NPO Affiliate, Adopt A Class. Since having been selected to serve as the Urban Futures Fellow, Dr. Foley’s focus has pivoted to partnering with AAC to collect and analyze more than 15+ years of difficult-to-come-by data that Adopt A Class has access to.
As a Kroger Technology & Digital people leader, Nina Luckie uplifts others and inspires confidence. She’s involved with the African American Associate Resource Group within Kroger and volunteers with Adopt A Class.
As President and CEO of BGR Packaging, Phil brings expertise and innovative thinking to the company. Phil also serves on the Adopt A Class Endowment Fund Board of Directors and is leading the way to ensure today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders.
Sonya Fultz has dedicated her professional career to creating academic opportunities for marginalized communities to access an affordable and effective education. She taught for ten years in P-12 public school settings. She then transitioned to teaching and administrative roles in higher education working with first generation students, adult learners, and students seeking non-traditional pathways to a degree.
