“It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength."—Maya Angelou Are you as tired of watching the news as I am?  Then....we've got something completely different to approach on this episode of Laughbox! On this episode, I get to talk to my good friend, Lisa Koenecke...."The Inclusion Ally!"  Within our association, we do a really good job of bringing everyone into the fold but, as you know, we are a bit different as a group.  Most organizations are still playing by the playbook they were given in the 80's and Lisa's mission is to change that with humor and education. I had a great time talking with Lisa and I know you'll like her too! ENJOY! More on Lisa... As an experienced and energetic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) professional speaker and facilitator, Lisa specializes in counteracting unconscious bias and LGBTQ+ inclusion in business. Her impact is amplified through strengthening each person’s allyship. With a demonstrated history of working in secondary education and a passion toward community and social services, she is an expert in counseling, crisis intervention, educational leadership, and program development. After receiving her Diversity & Inclusion certification from Cornell University, Lisa launched her Inclusion Ally business. Being an expert in LGBTQ+ issues has allowed her to present in 20 states and keynote numerous school counseling conferences. Lisa’s speaking style can best be described as dynamic, energetic and interactive.  After 12 years of being a middle school counselor, she is now an adjunct instructor at Lakeland University training the next generation of school counselors.  Connect with Lisa HERE! Music from https://filmmusic.io"Run Amok" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)