John Krownapple specializes in professional and organizational learning and development in the areas of inclusion, equity, and social justice. He is a co-developer of The Core Collaborative's IncludED solutions. John's mission is to help each of us get in touch with our own worth and value so that we can, in turn, honor human dignity on interpersonal, organizational, and structural levels. In doing so, John believes that we create climates of belonging that accelerate growth as effective organizations, inclusive communities, and as a truly democratic society. Simply put, we can improve quality of our lives and the lives of others through the concept of dignity. An inspirational speaker and workshop facilitator, John is currently an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University where his coursework focuses on issues that emerge from diversity. He also serves as the coordinator of diversity, equity, and inclusion for the Howard County Public School System.