Speaker Liz Kleinrock is an anti-bias and anti-racist educator and consultant who is based in Washington, DC. She is a transracial adoptee who was born in Korea and has lived and taught in different places throughout the US. Liz serves as the DEI director of the National Association of Asian American Professionals DC, and works with schools and companies to facilitate learning for adults that supports antibias and antiracist practices. Some of her partnerships include The North Face, Nike, and The Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center. Liz was also named one of Top 100 Influential Jews 2022 by The Tel Aviv Institute.
In addition to her keynote presentations, Liz Kleinrock is available for professional development and training customized to student's needs. Her goal is to make social justice education both accessible, meaningful, and relevant to everybody.
Liz has collaborated extensively with colleagues across schools, grade levels, and districts, and she currently leads professional development for her school staff within fields relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Furthermore, Liz Kleinrock has both developed and led parent and family education workshops on social and emotional learning, and the importance of discussing race and race issues with children.