Janet Stovall '85

Atlanta, Georgia

Occupation

Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, The NeuroLeadership Institute and Founder/Principal, Pragmatic Diversity

Education

• B.A. English Davidson College 1985; 
• Masters, Integrated Marketing Communications, 2019 Georgetown University

Alumni Activities

• Commission on Race and Slavery
• Black Alumni Reunion Chair: DBAN Co-Founder, President and Leadership Committee (1988 - 2018)
• Board of Visitors – 2008, 2011, 2014 Class
• 30th Reunion Chair
• 25th Reunion Committee Member
• 20th Reunion Committee Member
• 15th Reunion Committee Member
• Summer Send-off host for incoming students in Atlanta
• Workshop Presenter, Fifth Annual Women’s Leadership Conference (2013)
• Alumni Service Award (2020)
• BSC Reunion Chair
• DBAN 30th Anniversary Committee
• 50+ Years of Co-Education Speaker
• Project 2037
• Board of Trustees (Committees: Executive, College & Community Relations; Teaching, Learning & Research; Commemoration; Education & Reconciliation)
• Ne Ultra Society

At Davidson

NCNB Scholar, Samuel Henry Bell Honor, Black Student Coalition President, Project ‘87

Other Activities

TED Speaker; member and faculty, Professional Speechwriters Association; Member, The Hoya Professional 30 Class of 2018, Amazon Best-Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, Award-winning speechwriter and writer

Personal Statement

"Davidson College has been a transformative force in my life, and I am deeply committed to ensuring it remains a disproportionate force for good in the world.  My first term as Trustee gave me valuable insights into the college's inner workings, particularly regarding college and community relations, teaching, learning and research.

Through my involvement with the Commission on Race and Slavery, Commemoration Committee, and now, Education & Reconciliation Committee, I have witnessed firsthand the college's dedication to confronting its past and building a more just and equitable future. My experiences as a Black alumna, parent, and professional communicator have equipped me with a unique perspective to contribute to these ongoing efforts.

I am eager to continue working alongside my fellow Trustees to ensure Davidson lives up to its highest ideals, fostering an inclusive community that empowers all students to thrive and make a meaningful impact on the world."