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Organization Point of Contact Focus Area Remarks

St. Mary’s Amy Ford, aford@stmalib.org We connect people with A Big
County Library Laura Boonchaisri, ideas and information in a Conversation
lboonchaisri@stmalib.org diverse community, Partner.
valuing opportunity and
education for all. Offering
physical and digital lifelong
learning resources,
technology, and friendly,
knowledgeable staff.

Know the learner and the
learning, expecting
St. Mary's Adrianne Mathis Dillahunt, Education excellence from both. Big Conversation
County Public Equity Assurance Coordinator, Accept no excuses, Partner
Schools amdillahunt@smcps.org educating all with rigor,
relevance, respect, and
positive relationships.
Ensuring that achievement
is raised for all students
while addressing implicit
bias and eliminating the
achievement and
opportunity gaps for all
students; working
together to build mutually
valued relationships with
our students, families, and
communities to ensure
that each student is
prepared to become a
lifelong learner and an
active, productive member
of the community and
workforce.

The mission of the Big Conversation Partnership in Dismantling Racism in Southern Maryland is
to cultivate public understanding of the need to uproot racism personally and in the systems
that derive benefit and, therefore, perpetuate racism and privilege.

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