“The Edge Effect – Diversity and Creativity”

Ecologically speaking, the edge effect results in greater diversity of life in a region where the edges of two adjacent ecosystems overlap, but social scientists also propose that the edge effect can help cultivate creativity in people who are exposed to different cultures. The edge effect may have been at play when some of our most revolutionary thinkers had creative breakthroughs, possibly even when Felix Adler founded Ethical Culture. Join Leader-in-Training Louise Jett as she explores diversity and creativity during her talk on the edge effect.

Louise Jett is a lifelong learner and educator at heart. Nothing makes her happier than sharing knowledge and learning from others. A congregational Humanist, Louise is truly inspired by people who are dedicated to empowering others. She serves in communication roles at both the Ethical Society of St. Louis and the Ethical Culture Society of Westchester. She is also a Leader-in-Training with the American Ethical Union. She was honored to serve as the Mossler Fellowship Recipient in 2019. Louise is also the Coordinator of the Graphic Design and Web Design & Development programs and a full-time faculty member at Lewis and Calrk Community College. In her downtime, she enjoys photography, creating digital art, writing, reading and spending time with her husband, Luke, their 19-year-old son, Keena.