Dr. B. demonstrates unwavering love, leadership, and commitment to students on the margins. —Calvon Jones, M.Div. (Yale University), D.Min. Candidate (Duke University), Associate Pastor to Children and Youth, Trinity United Church of Christ (Chicago)
I have been coaching leaders across the country for more than 30 years, primarily in underserved schools and communities. My lifelong equity work, activism, and organizing began in Oakland, California, in 1968, followed by teaching and learning at every level: from kindergarten through university. Along the way, I have been recognized with numerous awards and honors including the prestigious 2006 Duke University Presidential Diversity Award, and two Gracie awards for women in media, and a Silver Reel award from The National Federation of Community Broadcasters. In 2017, I was named a Bogliasco Fellow in dance, and have been named Distinguished Writer for poetry several times by Art Ascent Art & Literary Journal. For a more complete look at my story, please visit lindabelans.com.

