{"id":45206,"date":"2022-01-26T14:57:31","date_gmt":"2022-01-26T19:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starr1.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=45206"},"modified":"2022-01-27T11:39:27","modified_gmt":"2022-01-27T16:39:27","slug":"kenneth-ponds-named-vice-president-of-oneness-and-special-advisor-to-the-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starr.org\/2022\/kenneth-ponds-named-vice-president-of-oneness-and-special-advisor-to-the-president\/","title":{"rendered":"Kenneth Ponds Named Vice President of Oneness and Special Advisor to the President"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To further Starr Commonwealth\u2019s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, Kenneth Ponds has been named to the newly created position of vice president of oneness and special advisor to the president.<\/p>\n<p>As an executive member of the cabinet and advisor, Ponds will provide expertise and guidance to the organization on topics and issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all forms, furthering Starr\u2019s core belief in the oneness of humankind. He will assist Starr Commonwealth in efforts to achieve its mission and vision on an organizational level as well as in its offerings and services.<br \/>\n\u201cFor years, Starr has recognized that experiences of racism, toxic hierarchy, and oppression are experiences of individual, collective, and intergenerational trauma,\u201d said Starr President &amp; CEO Elizabeth Carey. \u201cWhile we increased our efforts in this critical work, in the wake of recent social injustice and violence over the past few years, we knew we had to do more.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom his professional experience to his heart and passion, I am confident Ken is the perfect person to spearhead our recommitment and guide the entire organization ever closer to achieving true oneness of humankind.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ponds previously served as campus chaplain for 40 years, and has since played a key role in Starr Commonwealth\u2019s Glasswing Racial Healing program. Glasswing has been a cornerstone of Starr\u2019s equity, diversity, and inclusion work since 1996, and has helped communities across North America \u201cembrace the value of diversity with dignity.\u201d Ponds will continue his contributions to Glasswing from an executive level as advisor, counselor, and mentor for staff.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s an honor to have this wonderful opportunity to help Starr continue its journey of equity,&#8221; Ponds said. &#8220;This has always been a core belief for Starr, and along with the opportunity to help young people in their spiritual journey is what attracted me to Starr Commonwealth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis commitment to connection\u2014with the ultimate goal of love that Floyd Starr envisioned over 100 years ago\u2014is one that lives close to my heart. I am honored to help Starr and its partners continue to grow and making love visible in the lives of those we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To further Starr Commonwealth\u2019s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, Kenneth Ponds has been named to the newly created position of vice president of oneness and special advisor to the president. 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