Workshop

Giving and Receiving Authentic Feedback

“That complaint is unreasonable…That person just isn’t on top of their work…I don’t even understand what they were saying…” Everyday racism thrives when leaders silence feedback from those with less positional power. This happens when we minimize the feedback itself, make it an individual versus a systemic issue, or allow ourselves to become confused by the message. In this session, we’ll review the feedback your leadership team received, identify opportunities for growth and generate ideas toward transformation. In the coming weeks, you’ll choose antiracist pivots to test and practice inside your organization.

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Session Objectives

Assess how your racial identity creates unique experiences inside your organization.
Examine how your racial identity impacts your comfort level and approach to giving and receiving feedback.
Understand feedback as vital to antiracism and how dominant culture traits create barriers to engaging with it

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Leadership Teams

Trainers

Aminta Steinbach

In her 20 years working with young people, Aminta has been a Program Coordinator, Youth Leadership Instructor and Program Director. Aminta majored in Community Studies, has studied Recreational Program Design and is a Certified Self Defense Instructor. Her areas of expertise as a capacity builder include Cultural Competency, Health and Safety Awareness and Community Building. Aminta is an enthusiastic cheerleader for her coaching clients, listens attentively, pays attention to details and acts as a compassionate guide through even the most difficult transitions. Aminta has a black belt in Kung Fu, and when not working you can usually find her kicking and punching her way to a more peaceful world.

Lauren Martinez

Lauren Martinez is a dynamic facilitator, changemaker, and creative guide committed to building spaces where transformation, collaboration, and imagination thrive. As a director of change, they are dedicated to fostering meaningful connections and reimagining frameworks that center intersectionality, pluralism, and human-centered practices. Lauren’s work integrates the power of ritual and embodied indigenous epistemologies with strategic organizational development.

With a portfolio that spans training, facilitation, DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) assessment, and event management, Lauren brings a holistic approach to each project. They have co-facilitated and trained over 100 equity-focused conversations across youth and organizational development, and they serve as a graduate instructor specializing in diasporic multicultural evolvement in the United States. Holding both an MA in Social Change and an MDiv. in multireligiosity and indigenous epistemologies, Lauren is a sought-after strategist and consultant who bridges ritual practice with organizational design.

At the core of Lauren’s work is a belief in the power of co-creation, curiosity, and queering established systems of thought and policy. They approach each project with a spirited, grounded enthusiasm that honors liminality and the interconnectedness of all beings. As an advisor, board member, and mentor, Lauren champions cross-cultural community building, strategic planning, and data-driven analysis to empower individuals and organizations toward greater equity and liberation.

When not working, Lauren is a mystic and creative seeker exploring liberatory practices through music, movement, silence, and stillness. They find joy in communing with nature, meditating, writing, and mentoring in trans communities. Whether traveling or spending time with loved ones, Lauren is always deepening their exploration of global ecosystems and the intersections of art, spirituality, and social change.

Russell G. Jones

Russell G. Jones is a youth development expert, equity consultant, and an Audelco, Obie and SAG Award winning actor to boot. He is the founder of BLIND SPOT, a campaign that facilitates cross-cultural dialogue and critical thinking so more of us can recognize and resist both internalized and systemic racial oppression. Most recently he was a series regular opposite Edie Falco in CBS’ Tommy. In his twenty plus years in the NY Tri-State area, he has also served as a director, facilitator, moderator, and teaching artist creating multiple programs, workshops, and curriculum. He was an active member of LAByrinth Theater Company for over 20 years.

Let’s Talk

Lisette Ostrander

Director of Education at Beyond Differences

Sarah Wan

Executive Director at CYC

Priscilla Parchia

Program Manager, Expanded Learning

Ay'Anna Moody

Director, Social Impact & Generation Thrive

Rodd Lee

Assistant General Manager, External Affairs

Erin Gutiérrez

Director of Learning & Development

Ariana Bayer

Manager of Family Programs

Pam Connie

Jill Nielsen

Felix Caraballo

PMB

P. Marcia Brown

Deanna Grant-Curtis

Carla Williams-Namboodiri

Profesora de Inglés y Humanidades, Escuela Bilingüe Internacional Middle School English and Humanities Teacher

MAT

Mei Ann Teo

Assoc Artistic Director, Director of New Work, Oregon Shakespeare Festival

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