Astride Jeannot, M.A
About Astride Jeannot, M.A
Astride Jeannot, M.A, serves as the Senior Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI) at Alma and has extensive experience in DEI consulting. She is also the founder and CEO of letsSTARTtogether, where she develops strategies for marginalized groups and authored a book on discussing race in educational settings.
Work at Alma
Astride Jeannot serves as the Senior Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Alma, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she has implemented a pioneering scholarship program aimed at providing financial support to students from historically marginalized communities who are pursuing degrees in mental health. Her work focuses on enhancing DEI initiatives within the organization, ensuring that the needs of diverse populations are met.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to her position at Alma, Astride Jeannot is a Consultant at Elevate Impact, Inc., where she has been working since 2023. She also holds the role of Programming Chair at The Maine Women's Conference, starting in 2023, and serves as a Board Member and DEI Chair for the same organization since 2022. These roles reflect her commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within various community and organizational contexts.
Education and Expertise
Astride Jeannot holds a Master's degree from Tufts University and a Bachelor of Arts from Emmanuel College in Boston. She has over half a decade of consulting experience in the field of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). Her educational background and extensive experience equip her with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead DEI initiatives effectively.
Previous Experience in DEI
Before her current roles, Astride Jeannot worked at Salsify as the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Program Manager from 2020 to 2021. She also served as a DEI Project Coordinator and Project Manager at IBIS Consulting Group, where she focused on DEI practices that lead to organizational growth. These positions contributed to her expertise in developing and implementing effective DEI strategies.
Authorship and Community Engagement
Astride Jeannot authored the book 'Knowing How to Discuss Race in The Classroom,' which serves as a guide for white educators on navigating complex racial conversations. Additionally, she facilitates support groups for Black mothers in Maine through Birth Roots, demonstrating her commitment to community engagement and support for marginalized groups.