Our Core Mission: Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The team at Equity Over Everything is committed to enhancing their local and regional communities, with their efforts reverberating across organizations and communities on a national scale. Throughout this series, we’ll offer you a sneak peek into how we fulfill our mission.
Our Partnership with Lenoir-Rhyne University
The Lenoir-Rhyne Equity and Diversity Institute (LREDI) supports, inspires, and equips executives, non-profit leaders, educators, students, social activists and other community members who intend to spark change and cultivate better communities through their professional careers.
LREDI concentrations and courses focus on equitable strategies and practices that can be applied to the professional fields of business, education, and technology, as well as to general community advocacy.
Classes can be taken as stand-alone courses or as a suite to yield an Equitable Leadership Certificate. Continuing education credits can also be obtained from the following professional organizations:
Society for Human Resources Management
3.5 hours per course for human resources directors and other human resources professionals.
North Carolina State Bar
3.5 hours per course to attorneys licensed in North Carolina.
Northwest AHEC
3.5 hours per course to medical professionals affiliated with Northwest AHEC and the Wake Forest School of Medicine.
How We Served
Aisha conceived, executed, and consistently enhances the curriculum. Utilizing her education and business background, she recruited and trained the personnel. Aisha also serves as the ambassador to the institute.
“I am excited about the impact our work is having across various ecosystems. We are excited to see real systems change strategies being implemented attacking the root causes of inequities.” -Aisha Adams
Kindly take a few minutes to watch the video below, in which Aisha and Dr. Dempsey provide more information about the program.
Perspective From Our Partner
“Aisha Adams is an influencer with a heart for community economic development who champions social change advocates, thought leaders, and courageous disruptors. As the founder and program developer of the Lenoir-Rhyne Equity & Diversity Institute (LREDI), she leads a group of instructors that have more than 100 years of collective experience in equity training. With this depth of knowledge, LREDI has stimulated a positive change in organizations by challenging them to deeply examine workplace policies, procedures and culture. Adams personifies the nexus of passion, intellect, and drive that is essential when applying business concepts to fulfilling social justice needs, and she’s a master at connecting with people and resources.” – Dr. Michael M. Dempsey, Ed.D
Dr. Michael M. Dempsey, Ed.D is the Dean and Director of Center of Graduate Studies of Asheville.
Equity Over Everything remains steadfast in its commitment to building stronger, more inclusive communities. Our efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion extend beyond local and regional borders, with a ripple effect felt on a national level. We invite you to join us in this critical work by learning more about our initiatives and contributing to our mission in any way you can. Together, we can create a more equitable and just world.