Human rights activist, pioneer for racial equality, internationally recognized expert on sports issues, scholar and author Richard E. Lapchick is often described as “the racial conscience of sport.” He brought his commitment to equality and his belief that sport can be an effective instrument of positive social change to the University of Central Florida where he accepted an endowed chair in August 2001. Lapchick became the only person named as “One of the 100 Most Powerful People in Sport” to head up a sport management program. He remains president of the Institute for Sport & Social Justice (ISSJ), formerly the National Consortium for Academics and Sports, and helped bring the national office to UCF.

"Inclusion Coaching is helping leaders go deeper within themselves to challenge bias and lead inclusively. Sandy's research, The Impact of Inclusion Coaching and Systemic Racism Awareness Based Education on the Sustainability of DE&I Planning in College Athletics focuses on a very important opportunity to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in college athletics. I'm looking forward to joining the upcoming Genus Impact seminar series designed to help leaders co-create equitable and inclusive spaces, while developing sustainable DE&I plans."

La'Wana Harris, CIC, ACC, Author of Diversity Beyond Lip Service, A Coaching Guide for Challenging Bias, inclusioncoaches.com

The Genus Impact educational model provides design thinking to solve the complex problem of implementing and sustaining Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives in organizations. The goal is to equip a genus of leaders for co-creating fair and inclusive spaces, while developing sustainable DE&I plans that undergird an equitable business model where everyone feels welcomed and valued.

"Sandy Sharp has been a remarkable partner in our efforts to prioritize and improve diversity, equity and inclusion within Lafayette Athletics. She has an innate ability to connect and her skillset has proven to be effective in generating extraordinary conversations among our staff and student-athletes. More than anything, she has a passion and energy that is contagious. And she uses her approach to bring everyone together while also providing a safe space for learning and growth. As the Director of Athletics, I have benefited from her counsel, perspective and feedback and I believe Lafayette College is better for the work she has done with our department."

The genus of an inclusive organizational taxonomy is the team level. Similar to human taxonomy, genus ranks above individuals (species) and below leadership (family).; creating collaboration and sustainability.

Sandy Sharp