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Higher Education, Social Mobility, and What's Wrong with DEI with Timber Smith


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Higher education, its role in promoting social mobility, and a deconstruction of modern diversity, equity and inclusion from a career practitioner. 


Timber Smith is a multifaceted professional who has dedicated his career to service, community, and the upliftment of diverse populations in various capacities. He is currently the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Coordinator for the City of Appleton, Special Assistant to the Mayor of Appleton, and Producer and Co-host for the City of Appleton’s Podcast, Appleton Engaged. In addition to his role in the public sector, Timber is the creator, producer, and host of THE KOSH Podcast, where he facilitates conversations with a diverse array of Oshkosh and Fox Cities community members and stakeholders.


Prior to his current position, Timber served as the Veterans Resource Coordinator, an Admissions Counselor, and a Senior Equity Coordinator at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. He has also worked as the Cultural Retention and Recruitment Support Specialist for Appleton Area School District and Fox Valley Technical College. Timber's commitment to service extends beyond his professional roles, Timber has formerly served on the City of Oshkosh’s Diversity Committee and the UW Oshkosh Fox Cities Foundation Board of Directors. He currently serves on the board of directors for Celebrate Diversity Fox Cities and was recently voted onto the board of directors for The Building for Kids Children Museum in Appleton, WI.


As Vice President of the Sigma Upsilon Lambda Alumni Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Timber is involved in promoting leadership development, academic excellence, and community service. He previously served in the Army Reserves and holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Timber's extensive leadership experience, service, and dedication to promoting DEI make him an asset to any organization or community.


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  • The Appleton Engaged Podcast


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