nothing about us without us / senior program officer for democracy & community @KetteringFdn / minister, Christian Church (DOC) / psychotherapist
Dayton, Ohio
Joined June 2015
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The journal of the American Academy of Psychotherapists is accepting papers for our 2027 issue. It is a great venue with an audience that understands that effective therapy is not only about knowledge & technique, but also about the therapist as a person. bit.ly/4hMhVsL
Three days left to apply to this - Aug 2-8. The application isn't difficult, so there is plenty of time. Open to people across fields - democracy, community, psychotherapy, religious studies, non-profit, philanthropy, higher ed, NGO, etc. Deadline to apply is April 30.
This August, we will host the Summer Institute of Civic Studies (SICS) at our Dayton campus!
#SICS26 is a weeklong, in-person opportunity for scholars and practitioners from around the country to learn and connect at the intersection of civic life, community, and democracy.
You can learn more here: kettering.org/summer-institu…
Excited to host this at the @KetteringFdn Dayton campus, and to work with Peter Levine of @TuftsUniversity, John Dedrick of KF, @juliocmateo of KF, and @INTL_MORALITY of @SinclairCC.
"The moral of the story is that even if you, like me, are afflicted with excess righteousness and the delusions of your own responsibility to Make Things Right, there is hope for us." lotusandphoenix.substack.com…
Thankful for the @daytondailynews reporting on the good work of the @KetteringFdn Dayton Democracy Fellows who are working for a more inclusive democracy in Dayton and beyond: bit.ly/4t7UYTo
Excited that the @KetteringFdn will host the Summer Institute of Civic Studies at our campus in Dayton, Ohio on Aug 2–8, 2026. A great opportunity for scholars and practitioners to learn, connect, & collaborate. More info + application: bit.ly/4vFAwLB
Working with the @KetteringFdn Dayton Democracy Fellows is one of my favorite things EVER! I am so lucky! If you are every discouraged about the way things are, their stories and work helps us to remember that we can create a different world.
We’re thrilled to announce the appointment of 15 incredible community members from the Dayton, Ohio, region as our 2026 Kettering Foundation Dayton Democracy Fellows!
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What to do if you aren't sure what to do while the world seems to be burning all around us lotusandphoenix.substack.com…
New Year's resolutions come from a great place - wanting something different for ourselves & trying to get there. Yet, they are hard to keep. Understanding why can help us approach our hopes & plans in a way that is more likely to lead to outcomes we want. open.substack.com/pub/lotusa…
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From prison to purpose. ✨
After spending more than 20 years behind bars, Dayton Democracy Fellow Robert Mackey II is turning his past into a path forward. Guided by gratitude, he helps young people make positive choices and find their voice in democracy. bit.ly/490981V
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What does it take to build a community where everyone belongs?
Dayton Democracy Fellow Tara Campbell says it starts with education, agency, and uplifting the voices too often left out, especially young people. Through Dayton United for Human Rights, she’s helping residents claim the rights they’re born with and shape Dayton’s path as a future Human Rights City.
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From late-night studio hours to classrooms full of preschoolers discovering their voice, Dayton Democracy Fellow Jamaal Durr is using art to open new ways of seeing ourselves and each other.
Through exhibitions nationwide and his work with young learners in programs like Black Boy Brilliance, Jamaal is building spaces where creativity strengthens confidence and connection, leading to boundless democratic possibility.
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What an incredible day at the #DaytonDemocracySummit! Thank you to everyone who participated in building a better democracy for Dayton and beyond.
Let’s keep building together. Sign up for our newsletter at kettering.org to stay inspired and informed.
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KF President and CEO Sharon L. Davies kicks off today’s #DaytonDemocracySummit with a powerful reminder about why our collective work matters.
“One of the themes for today’s convening is hope. . . . We thought that we should focus on hope because hope is necessary for us to move toward action, and action will be necessary for us to save our democracy, if our democracy is actually in danger.”
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“When people hear the word democracy, they think about elections, voting, elected officials, campaigns. . . . But those things aren’t all that democracy is. Democracy means that everyone belongs, and that all of us should have a say in our communities, state, and nation.”
When it comes to purpose, Julio Mateo, program associate for Democracy and Community, helps ground us in the intention behind today’s #DaytonDemocracySummit.
.@KetteringFdn Dayton Democracy Fellow Erica Fields is such an inspiration - doing the work, day in and day out, to create the sort of world we are longing for. Thanks for all of her incredible work!
So excited about @KetteringFdn Dayton Democracy Fellow Lake Miller and NCCJ's work with our young people!
“Youth are not the leaders of tomorrow; they’re the leaders of today.”
Through NCCJ: Nurturing Community, Cultivating Justice, Lake Miller helps young people find their voice and use it to build healthier, more inclusive communities across Dayton. As a Dayton Democracy Fellow, he’s showing how empowering youth leadership strengthens democracy now, not later. bit.ly/4q61sRG
