More than a lecture series – since 2020, UMKC’s Critical Conversations has offered a chance for thoughtful discussion around the challenges people of color face both on campus and in our community. Join our April webinar as our panel of distinguished speakers explore topics related to the value of higher education, and ways we can ensure success for students of color during college and after graduation.
April Panelists
Dr. Kimberly Beatty
Chancellor
Metropolitan Community College
Laura Evans
Business and Education Advisor-in-Residence
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Dr. Mark T. Bedell
Superintendent
Kansas City Public Schools
Amos Jaimes, M.Ed
Financial Wellness Student Support Specialist
UMKC Financial Wellness Center
April Moderators
Gary O’ Bannon
Executive-in-Residence, Henry Bloch School of Management
Former Director of Human Resources, City of Kansas City, Missouri
Jenny Aktar
Co-Moderator
UMKC Senior, Political Science, BA
