Scholar in Residence Series: Tru Pettigrew
African American Education Empowerment (AME) is pleased to present Tru Pettigrew speaking on "Restorative Justice as Servant Leadership: On Building Community Relations” as part of the AME Scholar in Residence Series.
Wednesday, December 6, 11 a.m.–noon (lunch will be served following the presentation), in T.1400
Tru Pettigrew Bio:
Tru Pettigrew is Chief Impact Officer for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Pettigrew is entering his third season with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx. He takes great pride in serving as the organization’s first Chief Impact Officer.
In his role as CIO, Pettigrew oversees all community impact and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. He is also responsible for setting the strategic vision across all four franchises, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Lynx, Iowa Wolves, and T-Wolves Gaming.
From moderating internal community conversations with staff, to facilitating monthly meetings with DEI leaders across the NBA, to hosting gatherings of corporate and community leaders throughout the Twin Cities, Tru leads and supports community impact and DEI efforts for the Timberwolves and Lynx, the NBA, as well as the greater communities served by each.