A Global Call for Stories: Leading Beyond Boundaries!

The central theme is Intersectionality in Women's Educational Leadership. We invite you to write about how different aspects of your identity—such as race, gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and more—have shaped your path as a leader.

The central theme is Intersectionality in Women's Educational Leadership. We invite you to write about how different aspects of your identity—such as race, gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and more—have shaped your path as a leader.

The central theme is Intersectionality in Women's Educational Leadership. We invite you to write about how different aspects of your identity—such as race, gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and more—have shaped your path as a leader.

Length: 1,500 to 3,000 words

Format: Typed, double-spaced, in Times New Roman 12 pt, APA format preferred.

Submission: Send your essay in PDF or Word format to [Email Address].

Deadline: [Submission Date]

Include: A cover page with your name, contact information, current role, and a short bio (100 words).

Publication: Selected essays will be included in our book, "Leading Beyond Boundaries."

Podcast Feature: Share your story with a global audience.

Global Media Exposure: Be highlighted through social media spotlights, interviews, and press releases.

A panel of esteemed educational leaders and DEI experts will evaluate essays on relevance, originality, clarity, impact, and technical quality.

Announcement of Participants: Selected participants will be announced on November 1 on our website and social media channels. They will also be notified via email and phone. 

Join women leaders from around the world and share your story in the "Leading Beyond Boundaries" Initiative. Together, let's inspire, innovate, and lead beyond boundaries. For any questions or additional information, please contact Leading Beyond Boundaries at eduadvocate@outlook.com. Let your voice be heard globally!

By participating in the "Leading Beyond Boundaries" Global Initiative, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions:

Participants must ensure that their submitted essays are original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.

By submitting an essay, participants grant EduAdvocate the non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide right to publish, distribute, and promote the essay in various formats, including but not limited to print, digital, and podcast.

EduAdvocate reserves the right to make minor edits to the winning essays for clarity, formatting, and length while preserving the original content and message.

Personal information provided in the submission will be used solely for the purposes of the initiative and will not be shared with third parties without consent, except as required by law.

Participation in the initiative does not entitle the participant to any compensation or reimbursement other than the opportunities explicitly stated in the initiative announcement.

Assumption of Risk: By participating in the "Leading Beyond Boundaries" Global Initiative, participants assume all risks associated with the submission and publication of their essays, including but not limited to potential public exposure and criticism.

Participants agree to waive any and all claims against  EduAdvocate, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents, for any loss, injury, or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with the initiative, including but not limited to claims relating to defamation, infringement of intellectual property rights, or violation of privacy.

Participants agree to indemnify and hold harmless EduAdvocate, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents, from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to their participation in the initiative, the content of their submissions, or any breach of these terms.

EduAdvocate will not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, civil unrest, or technical failures.

These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, USA, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising from or related to the initiative shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of California, USA.

Leading Beyond Boundaries was founded by Dr. Veena Nath and Dr. Shelley Spessard, two visionary leaders with a combined 50+ years of experience in education. Their shared passion for transforming education and elevating the voices of women brought them together while working in Stockton Unified, where they began their journey to change the narrative for youth facing poverty and systemic barriers.

With a deep understanding of how traditional public education was not designed to serve all, Dr. Nath and Dr. Spessard have dedicated the last decade to dismantling the broken system and advocating for a more equitable and inclusive future. Their work centers on uplifting women, especially those whose intersecting identities often go unheard. Through Leading Beyond Boundaries, they amplify the stories of women leaders, inspire new generations of changemakers, and push for systemic reforms that prioritize equity and justice.

Their mission is simple: to lead, uplift, and create space for marginalized voices to thrive, all while challenging the boundaries that hold us back from true progress.

at eduadvocate@outlook.com.