Meet the Philanthropist: Interview with Dr. Amanda Cho
She was a Korean Adoptee, raised by a white family since infancy. And Suddenly, when she was nearly 40 years old, she began to understand who she really was.
Overview
Yolanda speaks with Dr. Amanda Cho on adoptee advocacy, giving time as philanthropy, and the state of inclusion in higher education.
“I have given finanically-donated money but time is more important to me.”
Interview Highlights
On DEI in higher education
DEI is a broad topic and requires education. Veterans and accessibility fall under DEI.
Programs are needed to support students of color but research and data are also needed to prove that the programs are effective.
Institutions also need faculty of color.
Amanda herself did not have a teacher of color until her 30s.
On giving time as a form of philanthropy
It takes time to plan and produce fundraising events. Dedicating time is how Amanda built relationships and her network.
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