Guilford Dialogues

Dr. Jonathan Brooks has been the principal of Bessemer Elementary School since July 1, 2022. Brooks is the former principal at Eastway Elementary School in Durham and East Albemarle Elementary in…

Jusmar Maness serves as the Chief Academic Officer for Guilford County Schools. She is a bilingual and bicultural leader committed to improving learning and life outcomes for all children. She has…

Born and raised in California, Maria Rosales went to California State University, Stanislaus, for her BA.  After receiving her PhD at the University of California, Berkeley, Maria moved across…

Lady Jimenez Torres is the Policy Director at the Consortium, where she brings a wealth of knowledge in state policy and advocacy. She joined the organization in 2022 and has since expanded its work…

Anthony Graham is currently the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Winston-Salem State University. Effective July 1, 2023, Dr. Graham will assume the position of interim Chancellor…

Mark Dixon is an associate professor at Guilford College.  He is co-chair of the Art Department, chair of the Experience Design Department and co-chair of the Inclusion and Transformation Task…

Hourie Tafech is a third-generation Palestinian refugee from Lebanon. She earned her Ph.D. in global affairs from Rutgers University, New Jersey. Her research focuses on refugee economic integration…

Sedwyn Anthony is currently a Manager within the Department of Research and Innovation at the University of Pretoria in South Africa responsible for International and Strategic Partnerships.

Mame Annon-Brown is Executive Vice President, Global Communications, Public Affairs, & ESG and President, Kontoor Brands Foundation.

Jacqui is in her first year at George Washington University acquiring a Master’s degree in International Education, with a focus in higher education and program exchange for marginalized groups. She…