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Be brave enough to start a conversation that matters.
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As a white woman, I have often had to rely on people of color to teach me about my own race, my implicit bias and racism. I have had to lean into conversations but more importantly, to listen and truly hear perspectives and experiences that are vastly different than my own.

 

I believe deepy in the power of sharing our personal stories and connecting through conversation. I will not continue putting the burden of educating white people on people of color. I need to be an active part of the solution and own the burdens I have consciously and unconsciously allowed myself not to carry.

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And I want to be clear about something. I am in no way proposing that I can explain what it feels like from the BIPOC perspective or that experiences I have had can somehow relate to the feeling of racism. I am merely an ally, a helper, a facilitator in this process.

I also want to note that I am collaborating with and gathering feedback from people of color (mostly women) on this labor of love.

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Professional Qualifications:

  • Trained and certified in Cognitive Coaching

  • Trained and certified Mindful Facilitation 

  • Intercultural Development Inventory, LLC Trainer

  • Culturally Proficient School Systems Facilitator

  • National Board Certified Teacher

  • Licensed K-12 ESL/Multingual teacher

  • Racial Equity Trainer, MN Public Schools

  • YWCA Racial Justice Facilitator (Trained Volunteer)

  • Peace Corps Volunteer (Bangladesh)

  • Mom of two young, white boys

TESTIMONIALS:
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"Amanda creates a safe place that allows you to question, uncover, explore and productively discuss you implicit biases. The weight of the essential conversation around race does not seem so heavy. Amanda is very compassionate and knowledgeable. She is authentic and truthful, and allows you to be the same."                       
- Betsy Wells
 
"Amanda is able to offer a spot under the umbrella while offering a chance to recognize the rain we’ve been enduring. I appreciate that Amanda recognizes that this work is challenging, meant to be uncomfortable, personal, and ongoing. Amanda and I have had multiple engaging, invigorating and life altering conversations around race that facilitate growth toward the goal of creating a more just society."                       - Shaun Pakenham
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