Creating Dialogues That Lead to Change

As our nation and our institutions become more diverse...

• How do we ensure that all voices are heard and valued?
• How do we develop leaders that know how to break down the walls that divide us?
• How can we develop a deeper understanding of the histories, cultures, and perspectives of our diverse constituents so that we can define and achieve common goals more effectively?

Join award-winning author and strategist Phoebe Eng as she describes the phenomenon of "cultural fluency," the ability to understand, and be understood, across perceived boundaries and among many communities. Eng will demonstrate how the ability to be "fluent" will be critically important to leaders in a world where borders of all kinds are disappearing. She will show you how policy, program goals, and definitions of leadership change when we truly embrace the fundamentals of "fluency."

In this session, Eng will provide concrete examples of communities, organizations, and social movements in the midst of change. Her presentation will feature the most fluent practices that have led to new models of opportunity enhancement, leadership development, team building, and community involvement in both public and private sectors. This session will also help your community explore its role in a wider international context -- as a global economy and a transnational identity begins to take shape, how can "cultural fluency" transform your group into a 21st century innovator?

About the speaker
Phoebe Eng is a strategist, national lecturer, and author of Warrior Lessons (Simon & Schuster, 1999), a memoir-based examination of race, empowerment, and leadership in a rapidly changing world. In recent years, Eng has worked with a broad range of institutions - city, state, and federal agencies, Fortune 500 companies, churches and universities - helping them to understand the complexities and opportunities of a multicultural society and develop programs which increase the participation of women and people of color. Her next book Fluency will capture the highlights of this lecture series.

Phoebe Eng offers you the challenges and questions of a world without borders!

"The level of interest and participation was amazing... Clearly her presentation was a big hit!"
- Northern Illinois University

"Phoebe is an eloquent speaker who has a keen sense of changing economic, social and political climates..."
- Lehigh University

"She was fantastic. The students definitely want her to speak again next year"
- University of Connecticut

"Phoebe did a wonderful job...She's a terrific person and seemed to be a great role model for our students."
- Penn State University

"Phoebe was excellent!"
- Columbia University