Facilitated workshops for Wildcat camp counselors and club sports presidents around creating and strengthening inclusive communities.
Inclusive Communities invites participants to consider how do we create spaces where people feel they belong. We invite participants to contemplate The Art of Gathering and utilize conflict resolution techniques to build lasting relationships and foster connection.
Synchronous and asynchronous workshops offered as professional development for the Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellbeing (ISGMH) staff.
Sustainable Ecosystems asks participants to engage deeply with the transformative concept of the workplace as not just a site of productivity, but as a living ecosystem of human connection.
We collaborate extensively with Native American and Indigenous Affairs (NAIA). Most recently, we have partnered on the creation of a syllabus in honor of Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month 2024.
In collaboration with Native American and Indigenous Affairs (NAIA) we’ve created a dynamic syllabus that includes a range of activities for the Northwestern University campuses to interact and educate themselves on the diverse and rich culture of Native and Indigenous people. Listen, watch, read, make, and experience a variety of resources throughout November and beyond.
Accountability in Action
Accountability in Action was designed to unpack the complexities around accountability, particularly in organizational settings where power dynamics play a significant role. This session encouraged participants to see accountability not as punitive but as transformative. It delved into the emotional aspects of being called out, aiming to cultivate a culture where feedback is received with gratitude and a commitment to growth.
Active Allyship: Strategies for Support
From understanding the complexities of being an "ally" to designing actionable initiatives, Active Allyship focused on the pragmatic aspect of how each individual, regardless of their organizational role, can contribute to change-making efforts.
Disrupting the Pattern: Practicing Mindful Intervention
Disrupting the Pattern aimed to equip participants with the skills and insights needed to actively intervene in situations where harm occurs. This session took a comprehensive approach, examining not just the initial act of intervention but also the often-overlooked aftermath. This session explored the idea that mastering the art of addressing smaller hurts can empower us to tackle larger ones effectively.
Inclusive Communities: Creating Opportunities for Connection
Inclusive Communities provided participants with active ways to cultivate space with intentionality. Participants gained the tools and skills necessary to shape a more inclusive space by staying in a beginner mindset, understanding the importance of holding people accountable with grace, and evaluating leadership as a community effort.
Power Dynamics and Decision-making: Reimagining Hierarchies
This workshop critically examined existing hierarchical structures and explored alternative governance models. Participants engaged in a "Fishbowl Conversation" to share experiences, followed by a discussion of alternative models, and finally, a simulation to test these new models. The goal was to dismantle traditional hierarchies in favor of shared decision-making.
Transformative Spaces
Transformative Spaces was a series of workshops offered as professional development for Office of the Provost staff. This series challenged participants to become proactive agents of change. The workshops helped staff build the skills and the tools to navigate and reshape a more inclusive workplace.