Bookda Gheisar
Senior Director, Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Port of Seattle
- Role
- Senior Director, Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Port of Seattle
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Bookda Gheisar
For more than 30 years, I have worked for racial equity and social justice. I am deeply passionate about creating systemic, transformational change, and have a proven track record of grounding my work within communities that are most impacted by racial and economic inequities. I believe that we all have a responsibility to actively repair the harm done to structurally excluded communities, and to do so, we must work collectively to improve opportunities and outcomes for all, while simultaneously addressing the unique needs of different communities.
Experience
Senior Director, Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Jun 2019 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
As Senior Director of the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, I provide leadership and strategic direction for the Port’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts, both internal and external. I lead a team of racial equity experts to build capacity in departments across the Port and address institutional racism by creating equitable policies, practices, and procedures. I am leading the Port’s efforts to create a culture of inclusivity and belonging, to ensure the fair and intentional distribution of resources and opportunities, and to expand economic development and quality of life for all.
Education
New Mexico Highlands University
Master's degree, Social Work and Social Policy
1984 — 1986
Utah State University
Bachelor's degree, Social Work and Sociology
1981 — 1984
Skills
- Non-Profits
- Grant Writing
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
- Volunteer Management
- Program Development
- Philanthropy
- Grants
- Public Speaking
- International Development
- Public Policy
- Capacity Building
- Ngos
- Nonprofits
- Policy Analysis
- Strategic Communications
- Organizational Development
- Public Health
- Program Evaluation
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Community Development
- Leadership Development
- Board Development
- International Relations
- Non-Profit Administration
- Community Organizing
- Program Management
- Leadership
- Policy
- Strategic Planning
- Social Impact
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