Lakeya is an incredibly insightful, powerful and courageous leader in the realm of racial and equity issues. I had the pleasure of consulting with Lakeya on a research study I conducted around the academic and socio-emotional needs of Black girls in schools. Throughout our conversation, I was thoroughly impressed and inspired by the depth and breadth of her knowledge and expertise. Lakeya is the person you need to call if you want to address racial and equity needs in your organization with excellence. She has my highest recommendation.
- RESEARCHER, HARVARD UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Lakeya is dedicated to helping family members advocate for their children, making sure their teachers understand their culture, their personalities, and their interests. She is a person people trust and appreciate.
- STENHOUSE PUBLISHERS EDITORLakeya is a true pleasure to work with. Her organizational skills are exemplary and her kind nature helps to create an enjoyable environment for everyone. I have been a summer teacher at the University of Maryland, College Park’s Studio Art & Learning Center for over 25 years. In all of the years that I have been there, it was the most organized and well-run when Lakeya was in charge. She came into an established organization and provided structures that made it much more effective. The programs ran smoothly thanks to Lakeya's creativity and managerial skills. I highly recommend this amazing woman!Lakeya Omogun is a true pleasure to work with. Her organizational skills are exemplary and her kind nature helps to create an enjoyable environment for everyone. I have been a summer teacher at the University of Maryland, College Park’s Studio Art & Learning Center for over 25 years. In all of the years that I have been there, it was the most organized and well-run when Lakeya was in charge. She came into an established organization and provided structures that made it much more effective. The programs ran smoothly thanks to Lakeya's creativity and managerial skills. I highly recommend this amazing woman!
- FOUNDER & DIRECTOR OF YOUTH ARTS PROGRAM Lakeya has a broad understanding of what literacy is all about, knowing it definitely includes more than reading and writing words. She understands that art and music are integral to living a full life and offers her students opportunities to share their own preferences and why they love what they love. She is able to make learning joyful, relevant, and gratifying.
- EDUCATIONAL LEADER I was planning an interracial sisterhood conversation in Austin when a friend forwarded Lakeya's insightful & beautifully written post "On Being a Black Woman in a Liberal City."I reached out to Lakeya, introduced myself & invited her to be a featured speaker at the event & luckily for us all she accepted! Lakeya is inspiring, wise, & 100% committed to being a transformational educator & helping others to become transformational educators too. I highly recommend her!!!
- HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYER & POLITICAL DIRECTOR I want to thank you for your outstanding keynote address at the WOU Bilingual and Diverse Teacher Scholars reception this fall. Your presentation, "Unraveling from their Narrative: A Journey of Embracing All My Identities" infused the perfect combination of personal experience and classroom practice, encouraging all participants to reject harmful narratives about their (our) own identities and those of students and families, and to recognize the assets of our diverse cultural backgrounds. I have had numerous students tell me that your presentation really touched them and inspired them to continue in their journey as future teachers. They also told me that their family members were very moved by your message. They all thanked me for inviting you to be our keynote speaker, but I should be the one to thank YOU for such a stimulating and inspirational presentation!
- PROFESSOR OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION & DIRECTOR OF TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM