Dr. Joy Hoffman reflects on her life as a transracial adoptee, the power of owning our stories, finding community in rural Minnesota and her love of Shawn T workouts.
Dr. Joy Hoffman (she/her/hers) is an independent consultant with a focus on equity, inclusion, and socially-just practice and leadership. She served as a student affairs practitioner for 24 years, 17 of which were in multicultural affairs. She has spoken at national and regional conferences, and facilitated workshops for colleges, universities, and community organizations on topics related to inclusive and equitable practice and leadership. During her career, Dr. Hoffman served as the inaugural director of Diversity Initiatives and Resource Centers, California State University at Fullerton; director of the cultural center, Whittier College; director of multi-ethnic programs, Azusa Pacific University; and inaugural director of student leadership development, Concordia University Irvine. Most recently, she served as the interim Dean of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion at Washington University in St. Louis. She earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership at California Lutheran University in 2011.
Taped in June 2020
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