Q&A With Beier Cai Mulgrave Board Member

As a Board Member, what has been your involvement in advancing Mulgrave’s DEIJ mission?

I have actively participated in and benefitted from Board training and workshops to develop the necessary understanding and sensitivity around DEIJ issues. This has allowed all of us to better serve our school community and effectively address challenges that arise.

The Board had a retreat at the SOLE Centre, which included some student presentations. What were your takeaways?

Beier Cai Board Member

I also regularly engage with our family/parent community by promoting and advocating for Mulgrave’s DEIJ mission. Through school events, workshops, and other initiatives, I have had deep and sometimes even uncomfortable conversations with fellow parents to understand their perspectives, exchange ideas, and share Mulgrave’s achievements & challenges.

I’m also actively involved in Mulgrave’s DEIJ Strategic Council, bringing my unique Board Member and parent perspectives into the strategic planning process.

It was such a unique experience to spend time at our distinguished SOLE Centre on the beautiful Squamish Nation’s land. Now, in our second consecutive year dedicating our retreat to DEIJ education and deliberation, I am continuously amazed and inspired by the unyielding commitment exhibited by Mulgrave’s Board and leadership team. I realised that everyone is going through their personal journey on learning DEIJ, but the ability for us to lean on one another for support and inspiration underscores the strength of our community that I’m proud to be part of!

The student presentations on their experiences at Mulgrave were definitely my highlight of the retreat. I was quite struck by the passion and thoughtfulness of our students in addressing the critical issues of inclusivity and belonging in our school community. My other takeaway is the importance of amplifying student voices and empowering them to be active agents of change. The insights they offered will serve as a powerful reminder that we must continually work to make our school an inclusive and welcoming space for all.