Embodied by determination and impulsivity. Dr. Kennesha Wood's conquered her road to success by the act of resilience. Raised in a single-parent home, Dr. Woods is a first-generation college student and Ph.D. graduate. Her character and lived experiences challenged her to resist the odds against her. At an early age, Dr. Woods began to set goals and noticed she became dedicated to executing them in a timely manner. Even more, she began to see several sheets of paper laying around that read “to-do list” with visible marks depicting "goal execution." Keeping up with all her tasks by remaining organized became her priority but also her path to success. Dr. Woods is eager to introduce what she considers one of her secrets to success, an act of resilience.
Dr. Woods educational background, commitment to underserved youth, adults, and families, her perseverance, and visible paths to success led her to host cultural conditioning and resilience trainings and workshops. Dr. Woods has a decade of experience in community-based corrections and two decades of experience working with children and families. She is a social justice advocate, motivational influencer, trainer and facilitator.
In the Resilience Planner and Journal, Dr. Woods provides an inclusive space for individuals to practice acts of resilience by living a purposeful life. The services Dr. Woods offers promote the power of individual stories, culture, collaboration, and belonging. LEARN MORE BELOW!
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A design that invites individuals to examine the relationship between their cultural conditioning and workplace expectations to foster alignment, understanding, and inclusion. The session introduces a reflective practice tool that helps professionals identify behaviors objectively while increasing awareness of the unconscious attitudes and beliefs that shape their actions.
Speaking topics include the practice and engagement of resilience. Key themes and presentations are delivered through storytelling and may explore identifying traumatic experiences, overcoming adversity, and building personal growth. Content is supported by the Five Pillars of Resilience and the Four Urban Pillars of Resilience.
The Road to Resilience Workshop engages participants through storytelling and active practice. Key takeaways include defining and activating your resilience, reframing negative perceptions of resilience, and exploring both the Five Pillars of Resilience and the Four Urban Pillars of Resilience. Participants will also learn how to effectively use the 18-month Resilience Planner 101 as a practical tool for ongoing growth and reflection.
The presence of differences. For example, racial or ethnic classifications, age, gender, religion, inabilities, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, personalities etc.
To ensure access, resources, and opportunities are afforded to all with the goals of elevation and success. Equity includes just and fair treatment for all.
The ACT of being welcoming to ALL people. Creating a space where individuals feel valued and respected and have access to their full potential.
The ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study and questionnaire will be introduced as a foundation for understanding the impact of trauma. Professionals will learn how to identify and acknowledge traumatic experiences, assess for resilience, and cultivate a trauma informed care culture. Participants will also explore culturally responsive practices that support healing and growth. Each presentation is personalized for individuals, organizations, and institutions. Using the QR code, participants can take the ACE survey to learn their trauma score and access the Resilience Assessment to receive their personalized resilience score.
Administration/educators present the disparity or unequitable practice to be reviewed and presentations are structured to the assigned task. Task may include equity audits and climate assessments.
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