Oberlin Center for DEI Innovation & Leadership

The North Star Podcast

with JeffriAnne Wilder

JeffriAnne Wilder.
Photo credit: Tanya Rosen-Jones ’97

An Oberlin Center for DEI Innovation and Leadership Podcast

Welcome to The North Star, a podcast produced by the Oberlin Center for DEI Innovation and Leadership and a space for candid conversations on leadership, legacy, and navigating complexity.

In each episode, host JeffriAnne Wilder talks with changemakers, scholars, and disruptors who are asking bold questions and reimagining what leadership looks like—in education, in community, and in the world we’re building next.

Whether you’re leading a team, building a movement, or just trying to make sense of today’s challenges, The North Star is your companion for reflection, insight, and action.

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Show Notes

The North Star is produced by the Oberlin Center for DEI Innovation and Leadership.

Podcast production support: Paradigm Media Group.

About the Host

JeffriAnne Wilder is Executive Director of the Center for DEI Innovation and Leadership and an associate professor of sociology at Oberlin.

A sociologist, writer, and thought leader, Wilder’s work focuses on intersectional equity, including anti-racism and women’s empowerment. She holds a PhD in sociology (with a PhD concentration in women’s studies and gender research) and has served in faculty and administrative roles across higher education and equity-focused initiatives.

Learn more about host JeffriAnne Wilder.