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First and last name - Steven Kaplan

Currently in Bogotá, Colombia.

Since language, culture, and society are inextricably intertwined, if a language is not inclusive, then how could the society that uses it be? Not using othering and oppressive language promotes not thinking in such terms, which in turn translates into not acting this way. As more and more people express themselves in an unbiased and inclusive manner, others are inspired to do so as well. We all benefit through living in a safer, more inviting, hopefully even nurturing environment, where respect, tolerance, and consideration are the foundation of all interactions.

Some of my relevant skills and experience, in a nutshell:

☼ I have a doctorate degree (PhD – Lexicography) focused on bias-free and inclusive language usage. This is an indispensable part of taking equity, the embracing of diversity, and true inclusiveness to the next level. It is likely the first of its kind in any academic field.

☼ I have a master’s degree (MS) in education, with an emphasis on communication.

☼ I have a bachelor’s degree (BA) concentrating on the natural sciences and writing.

☼ I am a native English speaker, with advanced oral, written, and research skills.

☼ I am a native Spanish speaker, with advanced oral, written, and research skills.

☼ I am completely bilingual and bicultural. I am also conversant in German.

☼ I have lived in several countries where Spanish is the primary language, and have obtained a doctorate degree from a top university in Africa.

☼ I have done academic work in Africa, South America, the Caribbean, Europe, and North America.

☼ I am the author of 14 scholarly dictionaries in multiple areas of expertise, including psychology and psychiatry, chemistry, electrical and electronics engineering, law, and business. Across the world, most quality universities have several of my published dictionaries available for consultation. My publishers have included Wiley, Wolters Kluwer, Routledge, Elsevier, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and these dictionaries provide over 1,000,000 combined entries. Across the world, most quality universities have several of my published dictionaries available for consultation in their libraries.

☼ I have a solid STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) background.

☼ I took a Miller Analogies Test in August 2017; scored in the highest reported percentile (99%.)

☼ I have decades of dedication to equity, inclusiveness, and the embracing of diversity.

Please click on this text to see the my online CV. Thanks for your interest!