“One Better World”
Privilege. Identity. Social Justice. The journey begins with you. Through interactive
activities and focused discussions, participants will learn how their identities influence
all they do and how to use this knowledge to become agents of change on campus and
in our world. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere!”
Vernon A. Wall has accumulated over 30 years of professional Student Affairs experience
at Iowa State University, the University of Georgia, UNC-Charlotte and UNC-Chapel
Hill. He has experience in Greek life, new student orientation, student activities,
leadership development, global education and university housing. Vernon currently
lives in Washington DC where he serves as the Director of Business Development for
LeaderShape, Inc. Vernon is also President and Founder of One Better World, LLC –
a consulting firm specializing in engaging others in courageous social justice and
equity conversations. In spring of 1998, Vernon sailed with Semester at Sea as a member
of the Student Life Team accompanying 600 students on a voyage around the world. Vernon
is also a past President of ACPA – College Student Educators, International.
With degrees from North Carolina State University and Indiana University, Vernon is
the consummate scholar-practitioner. Vernon is a nationally known speaker in the areas
of social justice and leadership styles and is one of the founders and facilitators
of the Social Justice Training Institute. Vernon has written several articles and
has co-edited two books on issues of inclusion on today’s college campus. His award-winning
programs and presentations have been seen by thousands of students, faculty, and staff
on campuses across the country. Vernon’s passion for social justice and inclusion
is grounded in a quote from his late grandmother: “May the work I’ve done speak for
me.”