Diversity Beyond Lip Service

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Thank you, Eddie, my first love, my high school sweetheart, my prom date, my best friend, and my husband. For thirty-four years you have selflessly supported and encouraged me to take risks in pursuit of my passion. You’ve lived every second of this book with me, so it gave me strength and certainty when you said the time for my book is now. It is a privilege to do life with you.

I also want to thank my children, Eddie II, Malcolm, and Jasmine, who constantly inspire me to tap into my inner millennial. It’s been so cool to have reverse mentoring from you throughout the ideation and writing process. You’d probably give me a “jargon” demerit for that last sentence.

Sincere appreciation goes to everyone who played a role in getting ...