Speakers and consultants. As America experiences a mixed race baby boom, MAVIN Foundation can provide your organization, company, or conference with the nation's experts on multiracial issues and the changing face of diversity. Currently Available Speakers and Consultants: |
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Kelley Founder, MAVIN Magazine and Foundation Awards Media Features |
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Kelley Bio Matt Kelley is the 27-year-old founder of MAVIN Foundation, the nation's leading organization advocating for mixed heritage people and families. He is co-editor of the Multiracial Child Resource Book and producer of the documentary film, Chasing Daybreak: Mixed Race in America. As America experiences a mixed race baby boom, Matt Kelley is recognized as the young voice of America’s mixed race movement. In 1998, as a 19-year-old freshman at Wesleyan University, Matt founded MAVIN magazine. While at Wesleyan, he co-chaired the Multiracial Students' Organization, resurrected the National Conference on the Mixed Race Experience and taught "Racially Mixed in the USA." In 2000, MAVIN became the nonprofit MAVIN Foundation. Under Matt’s leadership, MAVIN Foundation has invested over $2.5 million into ambitious and award-winning projects. Additionally, Matt helped to found three multiracial organizations in Seattle. Matt is a highly sought-after national speaker and consultant on race and diversity issues, fielding requests by the Fulbright Commission, the National Education Association, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, and MTV. He has been featured in over 400 media, including the New York Times, CNN, USA Today and PARADE. He has represented the mixed race community on the Decennial Census Advisory Committee of the U.S. Department of Commerce, and has presented testimony to Congress about the health needs of mixed heritage people. Matt is the recipient of numerous awards, including a "Points of Light" distinction by President George W. Bush and being named one of the "Ten Outstanding Young Americans" by the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce. Speaking + Workshop Topics Matt enjoys working with conference and event planners to tailor individual presentations to specific audiences. He combines personal anecdotes with expert analysis on a wide range of cutting-edge information to make a compelling presentation for students and professionals alike. |
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| Justin Leroy Director and Editor Chasing Daybreak: Mixed Race in America |
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Leroy Bio Justin Leroy graduated with a BA in film studies from Wesleyan University. There he received honors for his short documentary Eracesure, which examines the rising popularity of ethnically ambiguous fashion models. He is also the recipient of a Freeman Foundation grant to conduct original research on mixed race issues. His work has been screened at universities, museums, and film festivals, and combines art with social commentary. Speaking + Workshop Topics Justin is available to do workshops and screenings of his film, Chasing Daybreak: Mixed Race in America. For more information, please visit the Film website or download the info packet:
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Lisette Austin MAVIN Foundation Community Liaison |
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Austin Bio Lisette is a native Seattleite of African American and Italian descent. She has a MA in American Indian Studies. In 2002 she founded Multiracial & Interracial Experience (MIX), MAVIN's Seattle-area community group for the multiracial and transracial adoption community. She served as MIX's secretary for 3 years. Her many professional incarnations include community liaison and consultant for MAVIN, research project coordinator at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and freelance writer. Her favorite job is parenting her 3 year old son Zane. Speaking + Workshop Topics Coming Soon. |
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