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<p class="MsoNormal">As a board member for the <b><span style="color:blue"><a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.lgbtqleaders.net%2f&c=E,1,dvLb3i-Q6fAmB7k-MZvvKeHA6MKoRUskjvR12242uopKXmjhFl8b3Fz3k79QA9tbwfsg77v3xSpQBMQmjohArBE8pimTsmfA7omtvD8DCq0,&typo=1"><span style="color:blue">LGBTQ
Leaders in Higher Education</span></a></span></b>, I’m writing you all today to share information about the upcoming
<b><span style="color:blue"><a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.lgbtqleaders.net%2f2024-leadership-institute&c=E,1,KonHn6iTmKR5xWUzHorG-tagVQBxUIp3kDvnJixpD0i5Cai2n7z4gLI9CRVDl0ZSGWETntLnZqSaxzZUD9FSmtw-iCJOGRCsHbtd9DPe&typo=1"><span style="color:blue">Institute</span></a></span>
</b>October 16-17 at Cascadia College/UW Bothell. We have incredible speakers and plenary sessions lined up, as well as mentorship/networking opportunities for LGBTQ identifying leaders.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>[ANNOUNCEMENT] LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education Institute | October 16-17, 2024 | Bothell, WA</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Join us for the<b><span style="color:blue"> <a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.lgbtqleaders.net%2f2024-leadership-institute&c=E,1,4BTtvwQZYNCv-CTOKx5xC-J7ZAJlGn9ZT2DtyKNJz_SHOJzoce8qxAB5Of6Z4KVqdlMpKgQeE1O7TqkzHVbIptlVz0MqklbCXGy_zgBL-8WcqeHlJ8ddc6XS&typo=1">
<span style="color:blue">LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education Institute</span></a></span></b> October 16-17 at Cascadia College/UW Bothell. This transformative experience offers LGBTQ-identifying leaders in higher education opportunities to connect, engage, and
grow within a supportive national community. With an incredible lineup of speakers and activities, participants will benefit from professional development plenary sessions, mentorship, and networking opportunities with fellow leaders from across the country.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Don’t miss this chance to collaborate, connect, and strengthen your leadership journey.
<b><span style="color:blue"><a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwhova.com%2fportal%2fregistration%2fleade3_202405%2f&c=E,1,4n7ifaKE3efxbp8uSVRhLLIXISIQb7P9MGzAzCsHpOwOYsCWWSU8OKLmljbhkca2oGoGXLd-bJlfl8nqIW521g6jNbs4e9-f1mo0GaBeB14FUtgBl8a4MA,,&typo=1"><span style="color:blue">Register
today!</span></a></span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you so much Paul, Joyce, and Amy in advance for your consideration and support. Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to connecting with you soon.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Luca<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060;text-transform:uppercase">Luca E. lewis, Ph.D.<br>
Associate vice Chancellor of Education and Student Services<br>
275 Phelps Avenue</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060;text-transform:uppercase"><br>
Coalinga, CA 93210</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#002060"><br>
</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060">559-934-2133</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#404040"> |
</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:lucalewis@whccd.edu"><span style="color:blue">lucalewis@whccd.edu</span></a></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#404040">
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