Latest Resources - DEI

By Lindsay Miner
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March 2, 2026
Lindsay Miner, M.S., is a Report Review and Certification Specialist at the McCormick Institute for Early Childhood at National Louis University. She reviews reports and develops report writing manuals for the IDHS assessment team, who conduct classroom and program assessments throughout the state of Illinois. Lindsay holds a baccalaureate degree in Sociology and Urban Planning from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a graduate degree in Child Development from the Erikson Institute. Prior to joining the McCormick Institute, Lindsay worked as a play therapist, home visitor, and early childhood educator, with a focus on infants and toddlers, throughout the Chicagoland area.
By Paula Steffen, M.A.
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April 8, 2024
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By Pamela Costakis
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March 18, 2024
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By Luis A. Hernandez
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March 4, 2024
Explore Up Front and Center, reflecting on leadership approaches to today’s cultural issues and topics that shape communities and organizations.
By Shuntae Richardson, M.P.A.
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February 19, 2024
Discover why Juneteenth matters, honoring freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equality in American history and culture.
By Shuntae Richardson, M.P.A.
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January 31, 2023
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By Nasser Nabhan
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August 23, 2022
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By Teri Talan
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August 9, 2022
Explore how McCormick Center reflects on bias, embeds DEI into leadership tools, and takes action through inclusive learning, programming, and strategic decisions.
By Winonah LaGrande
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June 7, 2022
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By Jane Humphries
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May 3, 2022
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