Episode 90: Lacey Robinson

How does the examination of our legacy as a nation impact present day DEI work? What is the importance of educators examining their own biases? In this series on healthcare and social disparities, Dr. Jill Wener, a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist, anti-racism educator, meditation expert, and tapping practitioner, interviews experts and gives her own insights into multiple fields relating to social justice and anti-racism. In this episode, Jill interviews Lacey Robinson, the president and CEO of UnboundEd, and the Chair of the Board of CORE Learning. They discuss some common, well-intended mistakes that educators make when trying to be more equitable. Listen as they explore how education in DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) can be applied to work in healthcare and medicine in general. As CEO, Robinson sets the organization’s vision for transforming instruction for students at the margins. She is a former teacher, principal, and professional development specialist who has focused on literacy, equity, and school leadership for more than 25 years. Her life’s work aims to help educators in school systems disrupt systemic inequities and all of their legacies in classrooms. Robinson is a leading national voice on disrupting the racial and socioeconomic predictability of students’ educational outcomes. She has been named to the Forbes 2023 50 Over 50 list featuring female leaders who are creating their greatest impact at age 50 and beyond. Her new book, Justice Seekers: Pursuing Equity in the Details of Teaching and Learning, released in July 2023, is a love letter to teachers inspiring us all to recognize that “justice is found in the details of teaching and learning®.” She also frequently serves as a keynote speaker and is featured on Emily Hanford’s 2022 “Sold a Story” podcast. LINKS www.unbounded.org Twitter - @unboundedu Instagram - @unboundedu Lacey's Twitter - @lacrob www.amazon.com/Justice-Seekers-Pursuing-Teaching-Learning/dp/1394189729 ** Our website www.consciousantiracism.com You can learn more about Dr. Wener and her online meditation and tapping courses at www.jillwener.com, and you can learn more about her online social justice course, Conscious Anti Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change at https://theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism. If you're a healthcare worker looking for a CME-accredited course, check out Conscious Anti-Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change in Healthcare at www.theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism-healthcare Join her Conscious Anti-Racism facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/307196473283408 Follow her on: Instagram at @jillwenerMD Twitter at @jillwenerMD Facebook at @jillwenerMDmeditation LinkedIn at @jillwenerMD