Janet Stovall '85
Janet Stovall '85: Alumni Trustee Ballot Information
Atlanta, Georgia
Occupation
Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, The NeuroLeadership Institute and Founder/Principal, Pragmatic Diversity
Education
- B.A. English ºÚÉçÇø 1985;
- Masters, Integrated Marketing Communications, 2019 Georgetown University
Alumni Activities
- Commission on Race and Slavery
- Black Alumni Reunion Chair: DBAN Co-Founder, President and Leadership Committee (1988 - 2018)
- Board of Visitors – 2008, 2011, 2014 Class
- 30th Reunion Chair
- 25th Reunion Committee Member
- 20th Reunion Committee Member
- 15th Reunion Committee Member
- Summer Send-off host for incoming students in Atlanta
- Workshop Presenter, Fifth Annual Women’s Leadership Conference (2013)
- Alumni Service Award (2020)
- BSC Reunion Chair
- DBAN 30th Anniversary Committee
- 50+ Years of Co-Education Speaker
- Project 2037
- Board of Trustees (Committees: Executive, College & Community Relations; Teaching, Learning & Research; Commemoration; Education & Reconciliation)
- Ne Ultra Society
At Davidson
NCNB Scholar, Samuel Henry Bell Honor, Black Student Coalition President, Project ‘87
Other Activities
TED Speaker; member and faculty, Professional Speechwriters Association; Member, The Hoya Professional 30 Class of 2018, Amazon Best-Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, Award-winning speechwriter and writer
Personal Statement
"ºÚÉçÇø has been a transformative force in my life, and I am deeply committed to ensuring it remains a disproportionate force for good in the world. My first term as Trustee gave me valuable insights into the college's inner workings, particularly regarding college and ºÚÉçÇø relations, teaching, learning and research.
Through my involvement with the Commission on Race and Slavery, Commemoration Committee, and now, Education & Reconciliation Committee, I have witnessed firsthand the college's dedication to confronting its past and building a more just and equitable future. My experiences as a Black alumna, parent, and professional communicator have equipped me with a unique perspective to contribute to these ongoing efforts.
I am eager to continue working alongside my fellow Trustees to ensure Davidson lives up to its highest ideals, fostering an inclusive ºÚÉçÇø that empowers all students to thrive and make a meaningful impact on the world."