Lesley University, Cambridge, MA, USA
Conference
Co-Chairs
Diane Caldwell
Diane Caldwell has been a leader in the educational community for over twenty years serving dually as an Academic Support Administer, as well as a supervisor of the Title 1 program for Medford Public schools. She has studied Elementary Education at Boston State College as well as completing the masters programs at Regis College in Special Education. Ms. Caldwell has an extensive background in education that has aided students from all walks of life in both primary and secondary levels of schooling. Throughout her career she has strove to better the learning experience for her students, always going the extra mile whether it was directing a school musical or implementing new reading programs.
Her successes have expanded well outside the traditional classroom. Caldwell has helped shape academic curriculums at large, as well as individual educational plans to meet the specific needs of students in both regular classrooms and special education programs. In addition to helping students, she has worked with institutions of higher learning such as Brown University, Fitchburg State, and Salem State College to help facilitate professional development for faculty and colleagues. The goal has always been to give teachers the best tools available in order to help students read and write more effectively and efficiently. Caldwell has been a leader in the Commonwealth in helping prepare students for MCAS testing, while simultaneously working to maintain a collaborative relationship with parents. Outside of the education arena, Diane Caldwell enjoys traveling, reading, and playing golf.
Shahid Ahmed Khan
Khan is a Pakistani-American who was educated at Punjab University and Western New England College. Aside from his job in the Pharmaceutical industry, Khan is also a well-known political and social activist and a recognized authority on South Asian affairs. Some of the important positions that Khan has held include: chair of the Pak-Millennium Conference, vice president of the Pakistani-American Congress, commissioner of the Governor of Massachusetts' Asian American Commission, member of the board of trustees of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, national finance co-chair of the John Kerry for President Committee, and liaison to Muslim Americans and South-Asian American communities.
A strong believer in the change of policy through social change, Khan is also committed to creating a greater and positive understanding of Pakistanis amongst Americans and, of Americans amongst Pakistanis, to build the bridges of understanding between communities. This goal has been worked on through his peace demonstration in South Asia. Khan is also an avid supporter of the Democratic Party; he has helped senator John Kerry's presidential campaign raise about one million US dollars and consistently reaches out to the American Muslim community to garner support for the Democratic Party. Khan's work with the senatorial committee of the Democratic Party was rewarded with a plaque of honor, presented to him by US Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschale.
Diane Caldwell
Diane Caldwell has been a leader in the educational community for over twenty years serving dually as an Academic Support Administer, as well as a supervisor of the Title 1 program for Medford Public schools. She has studied Elementary Education at Boston State College as well as completing the masters programs at Regis College in Special Education. Ms. Caldwell has an extensive background in education that has aided students from all walks of life in both primary and secondary levels of schooling. Throughout her career she has strove to better the learning experience for her students, always going the extra mile whether it was directing a school musical or implementing new reading programs.
Her successes have expanded well outside the traditional classroom. Caldwell has helped shape academic curriculums at large, as well as individual educational plans to meet the specific needs of students in both regular classrooms and special education programs. In addition to helping students, she has worked with institutions of higher learning such as Brown University, Fitchburg State, and Salem State College to help facilitate professional development for faculty and colleagues. The goal has always been to give teachers the best tools available in order to help students read and write more effectively and efficiently. Caldwell has been a leader in the Commonwealth in helping prepare students for MCAS testing, while simultaneously working to maintain a collaborative relationship with parents. Outside of the education arena, Diane Caldwell enjoys traveling, reading, and playing golf.
Shahid Ahmed Khan
Khan is a Pakistani-American who was educated at Punjab University and Western New England College. Aside from his job in the Pharmaceutical industry, Khan is also a well-known political and social activist and a recognized authority on South Asian affairs. Some of the important positions that Khan has held include: chair of the Pak-Millennium Conference, vice president of the Pakistani-American Congress, commissioner of the Governor of Massachusetts' Asian American Commission, member of the board of trustees of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, national finance co-chair of the John Kerry for President Committee, and liaison to Muslim Americans and South-Asian American communities.
A strong believer in the change of policy through social change, Khan is also committed to creating a greater and positive understanding of Pakistanis amongst Americans and, of Americans amongst Pakistanis, to build the bridges of understanding between communities. This goal has been worked on through his peace demonstration in South Asia. Khan is also an avid supporter of the Democratic Party; he has helped senator John Kerry's presidential campaign raise about one million US dollars and consistently reaches out to the American Muslim community to garner support for the Democratic Party. Khan's work with the senatorial committee of the Democratic Party was rewarded with a plaque of honor, presented to him by US Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschale.
Women2Women
Cultural Connection & Leadership
Program