I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Keisha, a DEI Consultant who specializes in Racial Literacy, and a trauma-informed coach with over 20 years of experience. Dr. Keisha has an impressive background, and her journey is nothing short of remarkable.
Dr. Keisha is the first African-American to graduate with a MA degree from Beijing Normal University in Beijing, China, and the first African-American to obtain a Ph.D. from the University of Hong Kong. She is also a published academic scholar, global keynote speaker, and has worked at the highest levels of education policy in Paris, France. Despite these accomplishments, Dr. Keisha has faced significant adversity throughout her life.
During our conversation, Dr. Keisha shared with us how she found her voice in her trauma. She spoke candidly about the pain and suffering she endured as a survivor of relational trauma in her upbringing and her path to unlearning religion to relearning relationships. She also shared how these experiences motivated her to become a trauma-informed coach and use her voice to help others who have faced similar challenges.
I was struck by Dr. Keisha's resilience and her ability to turn her pain into a source of strength. She spoke about the importance of seeking support, healing, and self-care when dealing with trauma, and the power of using one's voice to create change.
I believe that Dr. Keisha's story will resonate with many of you, and I’m thrilled to share it with you. I hope that her journey will inspire you to find your own strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
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