Meet the Team

My name is Amy Hackett and one of the advising programs I support is the Racial Justice Training Program. The idea for this program began in 2017 with a general desire for enhanced social justice training for the advising community. Over the course of several years, through conversations, surveys, and consultations, through multiple pandemics, and through the work of a particularly committed Academic Advisor Education & Training Group on Racial Equity, the vision came to life in 2021. You’ll find reference throughout this site to the many people who made RJTP possible whether it’s the racial equity training workgroup, curriculum developers, or the RJTP facilitators. 

My work with RJTP consists of program management covering areas such as the application process, supporting staff and facilitators, managing infrastructure, etc. I am honored to be an alumni of RJTP and working in community with many amazing people also passionate about racial justice education and work. 

Part of my lifelong DEI journey has been recognizing the harm that I have caused as a white person and committing to doing better. I also enjoy being walked by my dog Popcorn, having dinner with my family, listening to the radio, discovering new ideas and places, and chauffeuring my kiddos to whatever they’re into at the moment whether it’s skateboarding or the library.

Myers Briggs: ENFJ

Strengths: Connectedness, Woo, Achiever, Strategic, Positivity

Enneagram: Type 1

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius, Aries Rising 

My name is Leslie Boey and I am the part-time training specialist for the Racial Justice Training Program. My role is to support the development of the facilitators, curriculum, and processes of RJTP. I work with Amy and the facilitator team to grow our capacity for racial justice work both as individuals and as a program at large. As a full-time PhD candidate in the Higher Education program at the U, I bring my passion and expertise on Asian American college students, racial identity development, and racism to this role. I also have experience as a former academic advisor and RJTP participant, which informs my work with RJTP. 

When not on the job, I enjoy the great outdoors, practicing yoga, and learning aerial arts. I am also heavily involved in the ultimate frisbee community. If I could get paid to do anything, I would get paid to travel and review new foods and restaurants. If you see me on campus, I’m probably on my bike – rain or shine!

Myers Briggs: INFJ

Strengths: Intellection, Empathy, Connectedness, Input, Restorative 

Enneagram: Type 1/4 

Zodiac Sign: Taurus Sun, Aries Moon, Scorpio Rising 

My name is Rose Staloch and I help support the Racial Justice Training Program. I do behind-the-scenes work for RJTP; I schedule meetings, order food and supplies, print and mail RJTP certificates to participants after they complete the program. I do what I can to support our small, but mighty, RJTP team! As a white person, this work is particularly important to me. Higher education was built on white supremacy and it continues to be complicit in white supremacy. It’s my responsibility to work on unpacking my racist biases and contribute to dismantling white supremacy in whatever way I can. The Racial Justice Training Program is an opportunity for myself and others to work on unpacking racism and coming up with tangible ways to work against the white supremacy that is within our selves and our institutions. 

My latest hobbies include playing Animal Crossing, reading the cutest (and admittedly cheesiest) romance novels, and watching The Hobbit an unhealthy amount of times. If you see me on campus (no you don’t /j), I’m a bit shy but if you say hello I will happily engage in a conversation!