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MISSION:
Our mission at Cultivating Conversations is to create inclusive and transformative spaces where vital dialogues thrive, enabling our community to drive positive change. Through innovative approaches, we foster engaging conversations that inspire individuals to collaborate, challenge perspectives, and ignite meaningful actions that lead to lasting impact.
WHAT WE DO:
"We are dedicated to fostering effective dialogue, championing individuality, and building connections through shared experiences. We believe in the power of live conversations to explore diverse topics, providing essential information and resources to support our community. Our monthly newsletter continues these conversations, deepening connections and expanding knowledge. We are committed to enhancing conflict transformation skills for individuals, organizations, and non-profits, offering tailored services to navigate personal and professional challenges. We are passionate about empowering individuals to embrace their uniqueness while fostering a sense of community and understanding."
MEET OUR FOUNDER:
Kia Johnson is a dedicated advocate for building stronger communities through conversation and understanding. With her background in Conflict Analysis & Resolution, specifically focusing on Inclusive Conflict Engagement, Johnson is passionate about bridging gaps and fostering trust among community members and service providers.
Through her involvement in various outreach programs as a volunteer in the Southeast community of Washington, D.C., Johnson recognized a lack of trust between the community and service providers. She identified the root cause of this gap as a lack of understanding and meaningful conversations. Instead of accepting the status quo, Johnson took it upon herself to address this issue head-on.
Johnson's mission, Cultivating Conversations, is centered around teaching the importance of dialogue within communities. She firmly believes that education through conversation is the first step toward initiating positive change. By promoting open and reflective dialogue, Johnson aims to help individuals and groups understand and navigate conflicts, ultimately breaking down barriers between different community factions.
With her Master of Science degree in Conflict Analysis & Resolution, specializing in Inclusive Conflict Engagement, Johnson possesses the knowledge and skills to facilitate productive conversations. Her goal is to empower community members to engage in constructive dialogue, thereby creating a foundation for trust and cooperation.
Through her work, Kia Johnson is actively cultivating the community one conversation at a time, fostering a deeper understanding and a stronger sense of unity among its members.