Dr. Lana Asuncion-Bates is an experienced and enthusiastic cultural proficiency and diversity practitioner, consultant, and advocate with over 20 years of experience in the field of education. She has a demonstrated history of work in the public, private, and higher education school settings, as well as with local, state, and community agencies. Currently, Dr. Bates is the Director of Equity and Inclusion at an independent school in Maryland.