The IDEA Education and Training Team is committed to nurturing a culture of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability (IDEA) at Northwestern University, rooted in principles of dialogical learning (a two-way process of teaching and learning where everyone is both a teacher and a learner). We believe that education should be a co-creation of knowledge, rather than a top-down imposition of ideas. Utilizing participatory methodologies, we empower our learners to critically engage with their own experiences and those of others. Through experiential learning and transformative dialogue, we aim to shift the perception of diversity from a 'problem to solve' to an 'opportunity to seize,' thereby serving as a fulcrum for innovation and participatory action.
As IDEA educators, we are committed to cultivating spaces where individuals can speak and act from their whole selves. Our aim is to create a university culture that upholds self-determination, collective dignity, communal responsibility, and individual accountability. Our goal is to continuously support everyone in connecting with their dignity and their power in order to actualize their vision for joy and liberation.
Dr. Majida Kargbo (she/her) is the Director for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability (IDEA) Education and Training. As part of the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion’s leadership team at Northwestern, Maj leads in the creation, coordination, and delivery of innovative, evidence-based IDEA education and training programs.
Jamiece Adams (she/they) is the facilitator and program manager for the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability (IDEA) Education and Training. In her role, Jamiece assists in the creation and facilitation of a wide variety of educational offerings and trainings related to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability (IDEA) for Northwestern’s Evanston, Chicago, and Qatar campuses.
Dr. Oslo Brewster (they/them) is an Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability (IDEA) facilitator in the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion. In this role, they develop evidence-based education and training curricula for diverse student, faculty, and staff audiences on inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability topics. They also facilitate workshops, trainings, and other learning opportunities that center accessibility and prioritize social justice.
Ivana Zelaya Avila (she/her), a graduate intern at the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, is dedicated to supporting Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability (IDEA) Education and Training initiatives. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Higher Education Administration Policy Program at the School of Education and Social Policy, Ivana aspires to contribute to the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education upon completing her program by serving students from underrepresented backgrounds, specifically students of color and children of immigrants.