The central assumption of this paper is that the use of autoethnography is the best approach to obtain a deeper understanding of the political context, organizational culture, and complex dynamics of a person's lived experience in a leadership position. The central narrative follows the accounts documented through systematic journaling, and explicated following a first person narrative. This counter story should be viewed as a knowledge bank and source of legitimate information to understanding nuanced cultural meanings, and the identification of social justice and equity issues.