The Minority Leaders with Algene Sajery
Welcome to The Minority Leaders, a podcast highlighting the journeys of women of color changemakers in politics and policymaking.
I’m your host, Algene Sajery, a Capitol Hill veteran, foreign policy, national security and development finance expert, former presidential appointee, and current owner of a bespoke public affairs firm in Washington DC.
I also serve on the boards of the Leadership Council for Women in National Security and the Global Health Council, and as a member of Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security, Black Women’s Congressional Alliance, Black Professionals in International Affairs, and Women in Government Relations.
A graduate of Howard University, I am a proud member of the esteemed Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. As the first woman of color to serve as policy director -or in any senior leadership role- on the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, I am dedicated to increasing woman and minority representation in national policymaking and politics.
This podcast is my love letter to the next generation of women of color political and policymaking leaders. It is a clarion call to women leaders to keep breaking every glass ceiling in our paths, because America desperately needs us. Let's do this.
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The Minority Leaders with Algene Sajery
A Conversation with Dawn Allen, Co-Founder of The Autism Grind
Dear Minority Leaders,
Before we jump into this episode, let me thank you all for your positive feedback on the reboot of this podcast. I appreciate all your kind words of encouragement. Please take a few seconds to show your support for this incredible platform by giving us a 5 star rating, subscribing,writing a quick review, and by sharing this podcast with the future minority leaders in your life. I want to keep bringing this community wonderful words of wisdom and dynamic conversations, and your quick show of support will go a long way towards ensuring I can keep sharing this little passion project of mine with you all.Speaking of passion, if you know me, you know I am passionate about parenting. So today I am proud to be kicking off a series of episodes featuring women of color advocates on parenting, caregiving, and educating children in different abilities. I am elated to be joined by one of my oldest and dearest friends- and fellow Howard University alum, Dawn Allen - co-founder of The Autism Grind. Dawn and I discuss her journey from a young mom of a child on the autism spectrum to leading advocate and educator for parents of kids with different abilities, especially kids of color.Dawn is an accomplished autism advocate, skilled instructional designer, and former educator. With a Masters of Education in Elementary Education and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Howard University, her academic journey underscores her proficiency and commitment. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Dawn’s role as a mother of three, including a non-verbal autistic son, significantly influences her mission, driving her unwavering commitment to fostering understanding and inclusivity within the autism community.
Our conversation today explores our journeys as parents of children on the spectrum, her work with the education system to help teachers have the necessary tools to adequately support children on the spectrum, and the importance of assistive communication devices. We discuss her YouTube program, Friday Night Grind, which I’ve had the privilege of joining, and how Dawn has traversed the developing landscape of providing community to all parents of children with special needs. Please stick around to the end to hear Dawn’s insightful answer to the very important question of “What is the biggest myth in the autism community?” Her response is both informative and enlightening. It was the perfect way to cap off such an important conversation.
To find out more about Dawn Allen & The Autism Grind check out the links below.The Autism Grind : theautismgrind.orgIG : @theautismgrind
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