Podcasts about social justice training institute

The Social Justice Training Institute was founded by four educators grounded in the hope of creating a learning community space where participants enhance and refine their skills and competencies to create greater inclusion for all members of the community. In this episode we learn from the wisdom of the current faculty of SJTI as a they reflect on the 25 year legacy of the institute, and their hope for the future.

What does it mean to be White and LGBTQIA+? Here we sit down with Trystan Reese (seriously, just Google him) to talk about what it means to hold the identities of White and LGBTQIA+ in the US today. Some questions include: What does it mean to be a person who is both White and Queer? A person who is White and trans? Is there a difference between a White Queer person and a Queer White person? What patterns are you seeing within White queer and trans community as it relates to racial justice? How do we make sense of the vast overlap in the Venn diagram of White trans and queer culture and cancel culture? How do we show up intersectionally? Trystan Reese is an established thought leader, educator, and speaker, focusing on issues of transgender inclusion, social and gender justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. He is a professionally trained facilitator and curriculum designer, studying under https://washingtonconsultinggroup.net/jamie-washington (Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington) at the https://sjti.org (Social Justice Training Institute), mastering the art of anti-racist facilitation, consulting, and coaching. He studied Intercultural Organizational Development under https://bethzemsky.com (Beth Zemsky) and was mentored by https://www.teamdynamicsmn.com/team-bios/trina-c-olson (Trina Olson) from Team Dynamics. He has completed two immersive leadership training programs at https://rockwoodleadership.org (Rockwood Leadership Institute) and learned management skills and conflict resolution strategies from Leadership Development in Interethnic Relations. Trystan has also been organizing with the trans community for nearly two decades and has been on the frontlines of this generation's biggest fights for LGBTQ justice. Trystan launched onto the global stage as “the pregnant man” in 2017 when his family's unique journey gained international media attention. He was invited to give closing performances forhttps://youtu.be/XcKN9lZ7QUs ( The Moth Mainstage) in Portland, Albuquerque, and Brooklyn; the video of the Brooklyn event has garnered over 2.5 million views. Trystan partnered with many major media outlets, including https://www.cnn.com/2017/06/08/health/trans-man-pregnant-trnd/index.html (CNN), https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/accidental-gay-parents-celebrate-newest-addition-family-n794646 (NBC), https://people.com/human-interest/trystan-reese-biff-chaplow-share-family-story/ (People), and https://www.buzzfeed.com/skarlan/what-to-expect-when-youre-a-trans-dad (Buzzfeed), to bring his message of love and resilience to the mainstream. As the founder of https://collaborate.consulting (Collaborate Consulting), Trystan provides customized training solutions for individuals, organizations, and communities interested in social justice. He has trained hundreds of medical providers on LGBTQ inclusion, has delivered keynotes at dozens of conferences and convenings, and released his first two books just last year, “https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-light-of-you-trystan-reese/1139767813 (The Light of You)” a book for 3-5 yo reading levels and then a book for older folks “https://bookshop.org/books/how-we-do-family-from-adoption-to-trans-pregnancy-what-we-learned-about-love-and-lgbtq-parenthood-9781615198771/9781615197569 (How We Do Family: From Adoption to Trans Pregnancy, What We Learned about Love and LGBTQ Parenthood).” ========== TRANSCRIPT DISCLAIMER: The following transcript was auto-transcribed by Descript software. It will be updated and cleaned in the coming weeks. Please reach out if you would like a transcript in the interim. ========== Welcome to our podcast. We're so glad you're here refocusing on Whiteness without supremacy or shame. Listen. Like. Follow. Instagram: @the.spillway | Facebook: @WithoutSupremacyorShame For a transcript of this episode and more, please visit our website, https://www.thespillway.org/ (www.thespillway.org ) Mentioned in this episode: The Spillway Community...

Choose Courage ~ Speak Your Truth ~ Live On Purpose: Dynamics of Class and Classism in Organizations: Digging Deep with Guest Dr. Carmen Rivera. Becky Martinez is a Mixed Race, Mixed Class Woman of Color and engages the dynamic of the both/and living in these particular identities. She is a proud aunt, friend, most often curious, person that enjoys running, observer of nature, fan of ice cream and hopes to always be in process. She is a consultant and trainer with an emphasis on social justice, leadership and organizational development. Her work focuses on engaging individuals and groups to recognize systemic dynamics of privilege and oppression for more inclusive and equitable policies, practices, and structures. Becky strives to create space for healing and liberation as part of her work, particularly in this current moment. She works with diverse groups at the college level and with non-profit organizations and government agencies. She is a faculty member with the Social Justice Training Institute, a Co-Lead Facilitator for LeaderShape, a board member with Class Action, a former certified trainer for the Anti-Defamation League and the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network and counselor-advocate through Peace over Violence. Dr. Carmen Rivera currently serves as an Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and co-chair of the Student Affairs in Higher Education Master's program at Colorado State University (CSU). One of the first things she tells folks is that she is from northern New Mexico because where she's from is fundamental to who she is. As a first-generation college student, she earned her Bachelor's degree in Mexican American Studies and Spanish from the University of Northern Colorado. She then went on to earn her Master's degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education as well as her PhD in Higher Education Leadership from CSU. Her higher education career began when she worked for the Upward Bound program. She worked in TRiO programs for over 13 years then worked in international education as the Director of Student Experience at INTO CSU for several years. Additionally, she's a faculty member for the Social Justice Training Institute and a consultant in the areas of social justice and leadership. One of her most important roles is raising her two super awesome sons with her super awesome wife. She loves 90's R&B, traveling, cooking, and is obsessed with all things Frida Kahlo. Website: https://www.infinitymartinez.com/team/becky-martinez

Choose Courage ~ Speak Your Truth ~ Live On Purpose: Dynamics of Class and Classism in Organizations: Digging Deep with Guest Dr. Carmen Rivera. Becky Martinez is a Mixed Race, Mixed Class Woman of Color and engages the dynamic of the both/and living in these particular identities. She is a proud aunt, friend, most often curious, person that enjoys running, observer of nature, fan of ice cream and hopes to always be in process. She is a consultant and trainer with an emphasis on social justice, leadership and organizational development. Her work focuses on engaging individuals and groups to recognize systemic dynamics of privilege and oppression for more inclusive and equitable policies, practices, and structures. Becky strives to create space for healing and liberation as part of her work, particularly in this current moment. She works with diverse groups at the college level and with non-profit organizations and government agencies. She is a faculty member with the Social Justice Training Institute, a Co-Lead Facilitator for LeaderShape, a board member with Class Action, a former certified trainer for the Anti-Defamation League and the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network and counselor-advocate through Peace over Violence. Dr. Carmen Rivera currently serves as an Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and co-chair of the Student Affairs in Higher Education Master's program at Colorado State University (CSU). One of the first things she tells folks is that she is from northern New Mexico because where she's from is fundamental to who she is. As a first-generation college student, she earned her Bachelor's degree in Mexican American Studies and Spanish from the University of Northern Colorado. She then went on to earn her Master's degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education as well as her PhD in Higher Education Leadership from CSU. Her higher education career began when she worked for the Upward Bound program. She worked in TRiO programs for over 13 years then worked in international education as the Director of Student Experience at INTO CSU for several years. Additionally, she's a faculty member for the Social Justice Training Institute and a consultant in the areas of social justice and leadership. One of her most important roles is raising her two super awesome sons with her super awesome wife. She loves 90's R&B, traveling, cooking, and is obsessed with all things Frida Kahlo. Website: https://www.infinitymartinez.com/team/becky-martinez

Transformation and Change Radio with Dr. Kathy Obear: Choose Courage ~ Speak Your Truth ~ Live On Purpose: Dynamics of Class and Classism in Organizations: Digging Deep with co-host Dr. Becky Martinez Becky Martinez is a Mixed Race, Mixed Class Woman of Color and engages the dynamic of the both/and living in these particular identities. She is a proud aunt, friend, most often curious, person that enjoys running, observer of nature, fan of ice cream and hopes to always be in process. She is a consultant and trainer with an emphasis on social justice, leadership and organizational development. Her work focuses on engaging individuals and groups to recognize systemic dynamics of privilege and oppression for more inclusive and equitable policies, practices, and structures. Becky strives to create space for healing and liberation as part of her work, particularly in this current moment. She works with diverse groups at the college level and with non-profit organizations and government agencies. She is a faculty member with the Social Justice Training Institute, a Co-Lead Facilitator for LeaderShape, a board member with Class Action, a former certified trainer for the Anti-Defamation League and the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network and counselor-advocate through Peace over Violence https://www.infinitymartinez.com/team...

Welcome to Season 6 Episode 2 of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversation Podcast. On today's episode, we are joined by Trent Norman of Affinity Arts Consulting as we discuss improving human connection and advancing Social Justice through the art of Theatre.  Trent Norman (he/his/him/they/them/theirs) has a history of Diversity & Inclusion work;  As a student activist, he created the (1) Black Students Organization at Fort Lewis College, (2) UCAP (United Coalition Against Prejudice) – a not-for-profit organization created to address the Ku Klux Klan, and a (3) a performance Theatre group.    Trent received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature and Theatre Performance while participating as a Residence Assistant and a student-athlete; Trent's Master of Science is in Social Psychology; focusing his energies on group dynamics and facilitation.    Trent continued his love of theatre as the co-founder and director of the University of Colorado's Interactive Theatre Project and Affinity Arts Consulting (AAC).    Through AAC Trent has created and facilitated performance about social issues for a variety of audiences including restorative justice practitioners, national and international university conferences, first-year student orientations, K-12 teacher educators, sexual assault prosecutor, and support services and environmental justice advocates; using theatre to engage audiences in learning and information sharing.    Additionally, Trent works with the Center for Academic Performance Excellence (CAPE) on the University of Colorado's Anschutz medical campus helping medical professionals improve their practice, communication skills and patient relationships as an actor and facilitator. He has served as the Assistant Director for Organizational Diversity at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he developed a stand-alone Diversity curriculum implemented by other instructors he trained. Trent created and implemented a diversity plan for the Division of Student Affairs, engaged the Department of Housing and Dining Services in a unit-wide Diversity training and with colleague Rebecca Brown Adelman received the NYU Steinhart excellence award for innovative theatre practices for their work at the University of Colorado and Affinity Arts. Trent has published and leads workshops on facilitation and used that experience to center his diversity & inclusion work. Trent participated in the Social Justice Training Institute (as a participant and intern); has been certified to train in the NCBI (National Coalition Building Institute) model; has a training certificate from NCORE (National Conference On Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education) and completed the Social Justice Education Training Certificate from NCORE. Trent is also a professional photographer, writer, ski instructor, and avid cyclist.    The conversation with Trent is not only thought-provoking but rich with experience, humor, and wisdom. Tune in to hear Trent discuss: The connection between JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion) and Theatre  How Theatre can be used as a tool for exploring identity How Theatre can amplify and bridge the gap between intention and impact Strategies for creating spaces for real and raw conversations to take place   Thank you thank you for listening to the show.  It is such an honor to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed and we are here to do the work. A special thank you to Trent for his time, his expertise, and his wisdom.    For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.    The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes, and other opportunities.    Let's connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm.   For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review! Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation. Thank you!    Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @sagebhobbs or @ericayhoward to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you'd like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

Producer/Host: Steve Wessler Reducing Racism in Schools and Communities: Two women, one a person of color and the other white, discuss the difficulties and successes of working to reduce racism -Has racial bias changed in our guests life times -What is difficult in trying to reduce racial bias in schools and communities -What does progress in reducing racial bias look like Guests: Eva Vega-Olds is an anti-bias, anti-racist educator and diversity, equity and inclusion specialist and administrator with 20 years of professional experience creating change in Pre-K through university education spaces, nonprofit organizations and the corporate world. Eva creates interactive experiential educational tools, training resources, and leads group education through facilitated dialogue, workshops and performance driven keynotes. Melding wellness with equity, emotional intelligence with practical skills building, Eva aspires to better prepare participants to take on the everyday work of disrupting structurally oppressive patterns that limit our highest ideals for diversity, equity inclusion by developing a personal and professional practice. Eva received her Master's Degree in Sociology from the New School for Social Research and is a Certified Personal Coach with ICF accredited, Leadership That Works. Eva identifies as a white-presenting Afro-Indigenous Latina and uses she/her/hers pronouns. For more information about her work log onto EvaVegaWorld or follow her on her social med Beth Yohe is an accomplished facilitator, consultant and curriculum writer with over 20 years of experience, writing and delivering training programs on a variety of topics related to addressing bias, transforming conflict and creating dialogue. Prior to joining The Conflict Center as Executive Director, she served in a number of roles at a national civil rights organization, including as the Regional Director of Development and as the Director of Training for the National Office, overseeing its national anti-bias education training. She is involved nationally on issues related to conflict transformation, social justice, bullying prevention and social emotional learning, including serving on the Advisory Board for The Ad Council's Love has No Labels campaign, the board of the International Bullying Prevention Association and a facilitator for the Social Justice Training Institute. She received her Masters of Science from Colorado State University and her Bachelors of Arts from Texas A&M University. She loves spending family time whether at home, at one of her daughters' activities or out enjoying the beauty of Colorado. About the host: Steve Wessler will soon will be starting his 28th year of working on human right issues. He founded the Civil Rights Unit in the Maine Attorney’s Office in 1992 and led the Unit for 7 years. In 1999 he left the formal practice of law and founded the Center for the Prevention of Hate. The Center worked in Maine and across the USA. He and his colleagues worked to reduce bias and harassment in schools, in communities, in health care organization through workshops and conflict resolution. The Center closed in 2011 and Steve began a consulting on human rights issues. For the next 5 years much of his work was in Europe, developing and implementing training curricular for police, working in communities to reduce the risk of hate crimes, conflict resolution between police and youth. He has worked in over 20 countries. In late 2016 he began to work more in Maine, with a focus on reducing anti-immigrant bias. He continues to work in schools to reduce bias and harassment. Wessler teaches courses on human rights issues at the College of the Atlantic, the University of Maine at Augusta and at the School of Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University in northern Virginia.

Junior Peña is the current, Assistant Director for Leadership, Engagement, Advocacy, and Diversity for the LEAD Office at Salem State University in Massachusetts. In today's episode, we discuss how to become an advocate for student success and how the LEAD Office at Salem State University works to directly support students with marginalized identities. Resources mentioned in this episode are NASPA, the Social Justice Training Institute, and LeaderShape; all organizations that are dedicated to advancing social justice. Tune in and learn how accountability and self-awareness are vital to being an effective advocate for student success! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lpdcast/support

Trystan Reese is an established thought leader, educator, and speaker, focusing on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. He is a professionally trained anti-racism facilitator and curriculum designer, studying under Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington at the Social Justice Training Institute. Trystan has also been organizing with the trans community for nearly two decades and has been on the frontlines of this generation’s biggest fights for LGBTQ justice. Trystan launched onto the global stage as “the pregnant man” in 2017 when his family’s unique journey gained international media attention. He was invited to give closing performances for The Moth Mainstage in Portland, Albuquerque, and Brooklyn; a video of the Brooklyn event has garnered over 2.5 million views. Trystan partnered with many major media outlets, including CNN, NBC, People, and Buzzfeed, to bring his message of love and resilience to the mainstream. The founder of Collaborate Consulting, Trystan provides customized training solutions for individuals, organizations, and communities interested in social justice. He has trained hundreds of medical providers on LGBTQ inclusion, has delivered keynotes at dozens of conferences and convenings, and is releasing his first book in the spring of 2021. He is married to his partner Biff and they live in Portland, Oregon with their three kids: Lucas, Hailey, and Leo. They are very happy. In today's conversation we cover: 1) How the current societal gender norms are rigid and harm many people, not just those in the LGBTQ+ community 2) Everyone wants to be seen and heard, and the best way to communicate our wants and needs is by listening and understanding, even if we don't like what is being said 3) We each need to do the work to develop our personal resiliency and recognize that hard conversations are not a threat (as our brain would sometimes have us believe), but instead are opportunities for us to learn and grow Be sure to check out Trystan on Instagram @biffandi, Facebook, and his website https://collaborate.consulting I hope you enjoy the conversation! xoxo, Jessi This is My Truth is a newly launched podcast, and I'd love to know what you think! Please consider leaving a review, comment or rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If my message resonated with you, please share with others in your circle who may benefit as well! It would be much appreciated! You can connect to This is My Truth on: Leave me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisismytruthpodcast/ Email: jessinshuraleff@gmail.com Web: www.jessishuraleff.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message

Join me and Dr. Alejandro Covarrubias, Faculty with the Social Justice Training Institute and Assistant Professor for Higher Education and Student Affairs in the Department of Leadership Studies at the University of San Francisco to ways to engage others to explore and own their privileged identities. We will discuss a wide range of issues, including: Why is it so hard for so many to acknowledge their privileged identities? Why is it critical that people own their privilege? What are some approaches that help others more effectively identify and explore their privilege? What could be different if most everyone in organizations acknowledged their membership in both their marginalized and privileged identities? How could this accelerate creating greater equity and inclusion? Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

Navigating workplace dynamics might be one of the most critical—yet often unacknowledged—challenges facing student affairs educators. Unlike other careers that are competitive and driven by sales-and-profits, student affairs educators often seek opportunities to form connections, increase collaboration, and foster productive team-centered workplaces. Yet, underlying tensions between individuals, groups, departments, or even campuses can seriously undermine our effectiveness and our core purpose—serving students. In this episode of Student Affairs Live, host Heather Shea Gasser talks with Dr. Kathy Obear, co-founder of the Social Justice Training Institute and author of a new book Turn the Tide: Rise Above Toxic, Difficult Situations in the Workplace, about strategies for recognizing triggers, choosing intentional reactions, and maximizing our effectiveness through self-care and healing.

Welcome to another Wednesday with LIFE WORK BALANCES! Today I had the chance to sit down with Malinda Daniel, who is the Director of Academic Advising at South Piedmont Community College. We met a few years ago while attending the Social Justice Training Institute in Long Beach CA, and it was really great to catch […]

Welcome to another episode of LIFE WORK BALANCES! Today I sat down with Lisa Slavid. Lisa works at UC Santa Barbara, and we met a few years ago when we both attended the Social Justice Training Institute. It was really great to catch up with Lisa, to hear about what she has been doing over […]

Welcome to another episode of LIFE WORK BALANCES! Today I sat down to chat with Shaun Simon. We met each other a few years ago while attending the Social Justice Training Institute, and it was great to catch up with her and see how her career has been going in those last few years for […]

Welcome to another episode of LIFE WORK BALANCES! Today I sat down with Samantha Golden, who works at Western Washington in residence life, and we had a great time catching up. We met a few years ago at the Social Justice Training Institute, and its been a lot of fun to chat about Sam’s various […]

Welcome to another Wednesday morning and a new episode of LIFE WORK BALANCES! Today I had the opportunity to chat with Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington, who is the president of the Washington Consulting Group, a founding faculty of the Social Justice Training Institute, and Assistant Pastor at Unity Fellowship Church of Baltimore. It was really […]

Welcome to another Wednesday morning with LIFE WORK BALANCES! This week I sat down with Maura Cullen, who is an educational consultant focusing on diversity and social justice at colleges, universities, and businesses. Maura is also one of the founding faculty members of the Social Justice Training Institute with past guests Kathy Obear, Vernon Wall […]

Welcome to another Wednesday morning with another episode of LIFE WORK BALANCES! Today I had the chance to sit down with Vernon Wall, who is the Director of Business Development with Leadershape, an independent consultant, and a founding faculty member of the Social Justice Training Institute. We had a great time catching up, and it […]

Hello There! Welcome to another episode of LIFE WORK BALANCES! Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kathy Obear, consultant, educator, and founding faculty member of the Social Justice Training Institute. It was really wonderful to catch up with Kathy, and it was also really great to hear her tell her own story. […]

Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington, the Assistant Pastor of Unity Fellowship Church of Baltimore, MD, has been in the church all of his life, starting in the United Methodist Church, and serving in Baptist, Church of God In Christ (COGIC), AME, and Non-Denominational Churches. This year marks 39 years of service in Music Ministry. Dr. Washington is also the Founder of the Washington Consulting Group and the Social Justice Training Institute, which has trained over 1000 Social Justice Educators and Change Agents from across the country.  A native Philadelphian, Dr. Washington earned his B.S. degree in Therapeutic Recreation and Music from Slippery Rock State College, and a double Masters' of Science degree from Indiana University/Bloomington in Higher Education Administration and Counseling, with a concentration in Human Sexuality. He holds a Ph.D. in College Student Development, with a concentration in Multicultural Education, from the University of Maryland College Park, and completed his Masters of Divinity program at Howard University School of Divinity with a concentration on Pastoral Care and Christian Social Ethics. We will be discussed reconciliarion and healing for the LGBTQ community and traditional bible Believing Christians, the debate over same sex marriage, and the intersections between Race, Religion and Sexuality. This program originally aired on 8/27/12. Contact information: http://washingtonconsultinggroup.net or http://www.ufcb.org/

Hello, and welcome to another Wednesday morning with LIFE WORK BALANCES! Today, I sat down with Matt Peterson, who is the Director of Student Leadership and Engagement at Naropa University. Matt and I met during the Social Justice Training Institute (we were going to be roommates) and it was really fun to catch up with […]

Hi Everyone! Welcome to another Wednesday morning with LIFE WORK BALANCES! Today I was able to sit down and chat with becky martinez, who is an educational consultant with Infinity Martinez, and also a faculty member with the Social Justice Training Institute. It was really great to sit down with becky, to get to know […]