Gardy Guiteau—educator, facilitator, coach, and principal of GJG Training and Consulting—returns to The North Star for a powerful conversation with Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder about his journey from student affairs to global DEI consulting, the role of dialogic inclusion and intersectional leadership in building human-centered organizations, and the critical importance of self-care and community for sustaining diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) work. Gardy shares lessons from his upbringing as a first-generation Haitian American, insights from consulting across the US and UK, and practical strategies for leaders and chief diversity officers navigating burnout, organizational complexity, and the evolving demands of equity and belonging in today’s workplaces. 

📲 More about Gardy Guiteau: https://gardyguiteau.com/

🔗 Find out more about Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder.
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Podcast Produced by: Paradigm Media Group

In this episode of The North Star, Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder sits down with Oberlin College students Natacha Lee and Skylar Leung—two Gen Z changemakers working at the Center for DEI, Innovation, and Leadership. Together, they discuss the evolving landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education, the challenges and opportunities facing today’s students, and how Gen Z is redefining student leadership, agency, and activism.

*This episode was recorded in April 2025. We wish Natacha and Skylar all the best as they’ve moved on from their work at the center. 

🔗 Find out more about Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder.
🔗 Follow the Center for DEI Innovation and Leadership on LinkedIn.
🌎Visit Oberlin College's website.
Podcast Produced by: Paradigm Media Group

Join Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder, Dr. Tammy Hodo, and Gardy Guiteau for a candid, reflective conversation about their journey creating one of the nation’s first global master’s degree programs in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Leadership at Glasgow Caledonian New York College (GC NYC). In this episode, the trio shares the story of how they came together, the unique vision and impact of the program, and the challenges they faced when the program was unexpectedly paused. They discuss the importance of community, the evolving landscape of DEI work, and what continues to guide their leadership and commitment to social justice.

📲 More about Dr. Tammy Hodo: https://allthingsdiverse.com/ 

📲 More about Gardy Guiteau: https://gardyguiteau.com/ 

🔗 Find out more about Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder.
🔗 Follow the Center for DEI Innovation and Leadership on LinkedIn.
🌎Visit Oberlin College's website.
Podcast Produced by: Paradigm Media Group

In this episode of The North Star, JeffriAnne Wilder, Ph.D. steps from behind the mic to take center stage. Interviewed by Letisha Bereola, she shares her personal and professional journey through the world of DEI leadership, higher education, and advocacy. From her upbringing in a multiracial family to the driving forces behind her work today, Dr. Wilder discusses the power of storytelling, the importance of community, and the ongoing tension of doing values-based work in uncertain times. A timely, grounded, and deeply human conversation.

🔗 Find out more about Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder.
🔗 Follow the Center for DEI Innovation and Leadership on LinkedIn.
🌎Visit Oberlin College's website.
Podcast Produced by: Paradigm Media Group

In this episode of The North Star, Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder is joined by Dr. Meredith Gadsby, associate professor of Africana Studies and Comparative American Studies at Oberlin College. A scholar, educator, and community leader, Dr. Gadsby shares her journey from Queens, New York, to 25 years at Oberlin, weaving together scholarship, activism, and leadership. Together, they explore the essence of Black feminist theory, the transformative power of education, and what it means to thrive on one’s own terms. This is a rich conversation on purpose, disruption, and defining success with clarity and courage.

📲 More about Dr. Gadsby.

🔗 Find out more about Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder.
🔗 Follow the Center for DEI Innovation and Leadership on LinkedIn.
🌎Visit Oberlin College's website.
Podcast Produced by: Paradigm Media Group

In this inaugural episode of The North Star, Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder sits down with Oberlin College President Carmen Twillie Ambar for an intimate and powerful conversation about leadership, legacy, and navigating complexity in higher education. As the first African American president of Oberlin, President Ambar shares her reflections on living Oberlin’s values, the importance of historical context, and the weight—and empowerment—of being a “first.” She also opens up about DEI in today’s political climate, the birth of the Center for DEI Innovation & Leadership, and how raising triplets has shaped her leadership. This is a candid and inspiring exchange for anyone committed to equity, education, and enduring change.

🔗 Find out more about Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder.
🔗 Follow the Center for DEI Innovation and Leadership on LinkedIn.
🌎Visit Oberlin College's website.
Podcast Produced by: Paradigm Media Group

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🔗 Find out more about Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder.
🔗 Follow the Center for DEI Innovation and Leadership on LinkedIn.
🌎Visit Oberlin College's website.
Podcast Produced by: Paradigm Media Group