Miscellaneous
Shaashawn Dial has worn a lot of hats. She’s a poet. A former host of an R&B radio station. A former head of equity and affirmative action in a state capitol. A business owner. But perhaps the most important role is a mentor. She’s helped people leave abusive relationships, adults get their GEDs and undergraduate students navigate college life. And now Dial is the first director of diversity, equity and inclusion at Stephen's College. “I am about women making decisions for themselves mentally, physically, spiritually, economically,” Dial said. Sometimes that work includes advocating for creative writing materials to have people from diverse backgrounds. Other times, it’s finding a place to display original artwork that showcases historical and influential members of the LGBTQ community. “There's not a whole lot of people who always want to sign up for something where you just know, there's not a destination,” Dial said. “I'm never going to get some sash that says, ‘Shaashawn S.