Mark Chesler, Associate

WMFDP Associate: Mark Chesler

Mark Chesler is a scholar-activist who conducts research and consults on organizational change related to challenging discrimination and oppression. He has worked on these issues with a variety of colleges and universities, corporations, local and national governmental agencies, and local community non-profit organizations. He has provided leadership in short-term training programs in multicultural competency development, longer-term organizational change efforts, and the development of Intergroup Dialogue Programs in higher education and in the corporate sector.

Mark also conducts research and works nationally and internationally as an advocate and organizer on the improvement of psychosocial care for children with cancer and their families and the development of family support and advocacy groups. He is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of Michigan and Executive Director of Community Resources Ltd., both of Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Personal/Professional Philosophy: Being a bridge over troubled waters.

A Favorite Book: I and Thou by Martin Buber.

A Favorite Quote

The only chain a person can stand is that chain of hand in hand.

Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

What's New
  • Save the Date: Women of Different Tribes Caucus

    We've set the date for the 2012 offering of the Women of Different Tribe's Caucus. At the Caucus, you will gain new awareness, build skills to forge meaningful cross-cultural partnership and create a Leader's Action Plan to help apply learning. Mark your calendars for September 24-27, 2012. More information will follow. Download a Caucus flyer.

  • Bill Proudman to present at DRI's Diversity for Success Seminar

    Advancing Diversity: The Critical Role of Non-Diverse, White Male Partners
    Bill Proudman, cofounder of White Men as Full Diversity Partnerswill discuss the importance of diversity, the reasons why non-diverse attorneys need to be onboard and engaged in diversity initiatives, and how these joint efforts not only promote diversity but also the bottom line. Learn more about this seminar sponsored by DRI: The Voice of the Defense Bar.

  • Michael Welp and Bill Proudman to present at Catalyst Awards Conference

    Catalyst will launch MARC (Men Advocating Real Change) the first online community for professional men committed to making real change in the workplace. Bill Proudman and Michael Welp, Ph.D. are panelists and MARC bloggers. Join the session to learn more and help shape the conversation. 

  • Bill Proudman interviewed for March/April 2012 issue of Diversity Executive

    Read more from Bill Proudman in "Let Go of the Rope" ... how smart companies get white men on board to grow diversity strategies and create an inclusive culture.

  • Questions for Leaders

    Michael Welp: How does the lens of white male culture affect recruitment?

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  • Jo Ann Morris

    WMFDP founders on the bottom-line benefits of full diversity partnerships.