 A Central Lakes College Dean is being recognized for her work in inclusion and equality. By winning the 2017 Ron McKinley All My Relations Award from the Minnesota Education Equity Partnership. CLC Dean of Students Equity and Inclusion Mary Sam was honored with the award that recognizes a volunteer who aids in transforming educational institutions, organizations and leaders to ensure that African Americans and American Indians achieve full academic success. What I've been doing my entire life I think it's something that comes naturally. It's hard work. It's work that often times you operate in isolation and part of the work is about getting people together to collaborate, to partner, bringing people together to see that this isn't just one person's job. This really belongs to all of us if we're going to get this right. Sam is also a former school board member for the city of Onamia. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.