The North Star
Welcome to The North Star—a podcast produced by the Oberlin Center for DEI Innovation and Leadership, and a space for candid conversations on leadership, legacy, and navigating complexity.
In each episode, we’ll talk with changemakers, scholars, and disruptors who are asking bold questions and reimagining what leadership looks like—in education, in community, and in the world we’re building next.
Whether you’re leading a team, building a movement, or just trying to make sense of today’s challenges, The North Star is your companion for reflection, insight, and action.
The North Star
Legacy in Motion: JeffriAnne Wilder, Ph.D. on Identity, Advocacy, and Creating Space for Change
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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.
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