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“Keep Getting Into Good Trouble”

“Keep Getting Into Good Trouble”

FromResilient Voices & Beyond


“Keep Getting Into Good Trouble”

FromResilient Voices & Beyond

ratings:
Length:
86 minutes
Released:
Oct 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 17 of Resilient Voices & Beyond Podcast! ?️ In this empowering episode titled "Keep Getting Into Good Trouble," we dive into the remarkable journey of resilience with the incredible Kenisha Coon.Kenisha, a powerhouse in the field, shares her profound lived experience within the child welfare system. Armed with a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Psychology, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise, holding positions at Child Welfare Information Gateway, leading DEI initiatives at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and more.? Join us as Kenisha discusses her 13-year journey in child welfare, specializing in adoption across various domains. From international adoption to policy and legislation, her impact is felt far and wide. Learn about her role as the DEI Manager, facilitating change at the state level, and her ongoing commitment to antiracist work in Michigan.Connect with Kenisha, a Minority Professional Leadership Development Program graduate, through her diverse initiatives. As a Ujima leader for Black Families, a National Adoption Association Board Member, and a mentor in the field, she continues to foster racial awareness and equitable training.Explore the intersections of Kenisha's work with her small business, Kenisha Coon Consulting, where she collaborates with community agencies and small businesses on DEI goals. ?? Connect with Kenisha:- Website: [kcoonconsults.squarespace.com](https://kcoonconsults.squarespace.com)- LinkedIn: [Kenisha Coon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenisha-coon-64846021)- Instagram: [@kcoon9288](https://www.instagram.com/kcoon9288/)- Facebook: [The Multi-Racial Experience](https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Multi-Racial-Experience-Outliving-Labels/100088834256668/)Join us for a captivating conversation that resonates with the spirit of resilience and activism. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Kenisha's journey of turning adversity into advocacy. ? #ResilientVoicesPodcast #GoodTrouble #DEIChampion #ChildWelfareAdvocate #PodcastEpisode #InspirationJourney
Released:
Oct 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Resilient Voices & Beyond podcast to showcase the voices which were once silenced. This podcast is here to offer a platform for those voices to be heard and received. On this podcast, we will educate on foster care while challenging and breaking away the stigma and labels surrounding it. Also, we will talk about the child welfare system as a whole and the policies and legislative behind it federally and locally. Last but not least we hope to create and talk about the dialogue on reform that is already happening and that needs to happen.