Ep.61-SEE Things Differently-Global Educator & Visionary-Anne Marie Ristow

How can we achieve real equity and inclusion? I sit down with Anne Marie Ristow, a dedicated advocate for fostering equity consciousness through her non-profit organizations. Anne Marie serves as the Founder & Director of both SEE, Inc and Systematic Equity Edits, Inc, non-profit organizations that are at the forefront of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work with schools and various organizations.With over 25 years of experience in her career, Anne Marie has been a driving force in the field of education, consistently breaking down barriers and emphasizing the value that each person's unique diversity brings to our world. She firmly believes that the systemic inequities present in our systems require collective attention.Anne Marie's work offers a profound focus on discovery and learning for individuals of all ages, their families, and communities. She approaches this mission with a human-centric perspective, celebrating the diverse brilliance, lived experiences, and identities of those who have historically been marginalized.Anne Marie's impressive and diverse roles include Global Educator, Full Bright Scholar, Student Support and Academic Achievement Coordinator at the University of South Florida, UDLHE Leader within the UDL Implementation and Research Network, Learning Facilitator with the International Baccalaureate, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, and Higher Education Freelancer through her non-profit SEE, Inc.In her journey through the realms of education, Anne Marie stands as a visionary with a compelling mission: to transform the way individuals perceive themselves and the world around them. Together, let's continue working towards the shared mission to "see things differently" and create a more equitable future for all.Anne Marie Ristow’s LinkedIn Marie Ristow’s website-See Things DifferentlyQuotes"I started a non-profit to focus on mindshifts.""We start with a deficit and need to shift to an abundance mindset.""There is a lot of research in the social emotional forum on forging forward and resiliency.""This work is going from mindshifts to mindfulness so that you can overcome your tendency and influence others.""What is your legacy? It's about how we can add value instead of marginalize.""No matter what we look like, where we came from, we are on this Earth and we have a responsibility."