Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Shorelight is woven into the fabric of our corporate strategy and mission to Educate the World. Comprised of a committee of dedicated team members, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and senior leadership, DEI creates strategic accountability and a dedicated focus on ensuring every stakeholder feels welcome, respected, and valued.
Who We Are
Our DEI subcommittees and affinity groups empower employees to create a welcoming, respectful, and supportive cross-cultural work environment.
Curriculum & Awareness
Supports an inclusive workplace through trainings and resources to help bring awareness of DEI issues to all stakeholders.
Education, Engagement, & Accountability
Employees can share experiences and identify bias while holding ourselves accountable to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our community.
Hiring, Retention, & Advancement
Promotes equitable and inclusive practices throughout the organization, leading to a diverse and empowered workforce.
Organization & Activism
Encourages employee participation across DEI focus areas with guidance for personal, business, and community opportunities.
Our Student Impact
Student Ambassadors
Enrolled international students address the unique needs of prospective students across our campuses, through the application process and into the first year.
Pre-Arrival Counseling & Orientations
International students receive travel, cultural, and social support so they are prepared to succeed — in class and beyond — once on campus.
International Education Week (IEW)
Held annually in November, International Education Week celebrates the many values and benefits of bringing culturally diverse perspectives to US university campuses.
Our Goals
Shorelight aims to incorporate DEI principles across the organization. Our ongoing efforts are primarily achieved through:
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Communication
Inform stakeholders of DEI related activities in a timely, consistent, and engaging way.
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Business Impact & Influence
Provide actionable insights that grow our business and create a community of trust.
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Geo & Ethnocentric Strategy
Identify regional representatives to promote DEI strategy.
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Resources & Training
Develop DEI-focused trainings to enrich internal and external stakeholders.
Our People
Get to know Shorelight’s employees around the world.
Ahmed Mohamed
As a People Partner for MENA, South America, and Southeast Asia, Ahmed advocates for a more DEI-aware and responsible Shorelight.
Yi Wang
Yi, co-chair of Shorelight’s AAPI Employee Resource Group, was born and raised in China, then came to the US to pursue her master’s in TESOL. She joined Shorelight in 2016 as a student services advisor and was promoted several times within her tenure to become the student services director at Auburn Global.
McCahl Murray
McCahl is the assistant academic director at LSU Global and co-chair of Shorelight’s global wellness employee committee (GLOW). She works with international students, encouraging excellence in education, while promoting positive mental health for students and coworkers.
Relevant Stories
![Gonzaga Global MBA student Daisy Le stands outside on campus in front of a flowering tree and green lawn and smiles for the camera]()
StudentsDaisy Launches the Vietnamese Student Association at Gonzaga University
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Study in USAWhy Is Cultural Diversity Important for Colleges and Universities?
![An international student sits on a wooden chair in a softly lit room across from a therapist on an ergonomic armchair during a mental health talk therapy session]()
UniversityCleveland State Global Values International Students’ Mental Health
![A female South Asian international student stands on a balcony overlooking a ledge filled with lights for Diwali]()
Study in USAUnity in Diversity: US Universities Celebrate Cultural Heritage
