About US

The Imagining Freedom Institute (The IF Institute), is a thought leadership group that works with organizations and institutions to build their capacity for internal and external equity and social justice work, much like Domyessay.ai is committed to delivering exceptional essay writing services that uphold these core values.

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Our Methods

(The IF Institute) is rooted in action-oriented, equitable & radical capacity building for institutions. The National IF Institute office is based in Dallas, TX. The IF Institute focuses on dismantling institutional and structural racism, providing historical analysis of inequitable policy and practices, addressing intersectionality in issues and solutions, implementing equity and social justice, and envisioning a more equitable society. IF builds organizational capacity to deliver on an equitable development mission and (2) formalize organizational commitment at all levels to equity as an essential part of the mission and work. If you ever need help writing a dissertation or require assistance with your academic research, consider exploring the resources available to support your scholarly endeavors.

The IF Institute’s training method is based in anti-racism fundamentals, historical analysis and understanding power dynamics in systems and structures. The IF Institute works with organizations to create an equitable plan of change and/or equity audit/assessment.

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Structural inequity is embedded in the policies and practices of institutions who have not engaged in equity work. To move towards equity, institutions must address the unacknowledged historical oppression/inequities, and develop a common understanding of history in relation to current conditions.The IF Institute helps institutions develop rules of engagement in equity work. If you ever find yourself in need of academic support in researching and writing about equity-related topics, consider seeking assistance to "write my apa paper for me" and ensure your work is in alignment with academic standards.

what we do

The Imagining Freedom Institute (The IF Institute) offers a vast array of services to organizations and institutions to deepen their knowledge and increase their understanding of equity concepts. They Include:

Research

Historiography & Timelines

Consultation
Project Management

Facilitation

Presentations

Webinars
Workshops

Speaking Engagements

Conferences, Summits & Events

Organizations

& Institutions

Strategic Planning

Change Management

Institutional Equity Audits

Leadership & Staff Training

Policy

Equity Impact Forecasting

White Papers and Op Eds

Historical Analysis

Events

workshop Topics

Events IF has presented and/or are scheduled to present, including the title(s):

Teaching with Racial Equity
Audience: Richardson ISD Teachers and Administration

Racism and Reimagination in Three Acts:
The history of race and highway construction in Dallas
Audience: Coalition for a New Dallas and open to the public

1776:
Transcending Dominant Narratives for New Characters:
Audience: Harvard American Repertory Theater
1776 cast and staff

When and Where I Enter:
The History we Inherit and the History we Create
Audience:Richardson ISD high school students

Equity Indicators for Community Based Work
Audience: National Coalition for Family Learning Dallas
community group

Cultural Diversity: The Start of a Conversation
Audience University Texas at Arlington School of Social Work

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
100% WorthyYear Up, 2020

The History of Race as told by the United States Census
Audience: State Fair of Texas Community Census Day Event

Built on Stolen Land and Built with Stolen Labor:
The shaping of American history through Native and Black stories
Audience: Open community sessions, Dallas ISD students and staff

Beyond Accommodating:
The history of Women creating Place
and taking up Space in Texas History
Audience: Ntarupt Youth Council

The History of race in Dallas
Audience: Dallas ISD students, Dallas Teach for America alumni

Dallas ISD Summer Program:
Race and personal identity, gender roles,
ableism, reimagining our communities
Audience: Dallas ISD students

Language Matters: Shifting Narratives for Community Benefit

Audience: open to community members

Our Team

Jerry Hawkins

Jerry is the executive director of Dallas Truth Racial Healing & Transformation, part of a national 14-city initiative by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and a co-founder of the Imagining Freedom Institute.

Jerry holds a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and Child and Family Services, Southern Illinois University and an M.A. in Education from Northeastern Illinois University with a concentration in Inner City Studies.

Jerry began his career at the Chicago Urban League as a Male Involvement Specialist, co-founded The Boys Leadership Institute, a uniquely designed early childhood “Saturday School” at The University of Chicago Donohue Charter School for African- American and Latinx kindergarten and 1st-grade boys from single-mother head-of- household homes.

Amber Sims

Amber Sims is a founding member of The IF Institute and Young Leaders, Strong City. Amber has worked as a consultant, speaker and advisor in areas that include: racial equity, policy, workplace culture, public relations, community advocacy, partnerships, and program expansion. She is Amber is a trusted voice for racial equity and is a leader in local and national conversations.

Amber has been published in both the Washington Post, Dallas Morning News and Texas Monthly as an opinion columnist on issues such as fair GED testing and an visions for an equitable South Dallas.

Robbie Esteban

Robbie Esteban is co-founder of Young Leaders, Strong City and principal at The Imagining Freedom Institute. She holds B.A.’s in both History and Philosophy from the University of North Texas and a Graduate Marketing Certificate from Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business.

Robbie's roots are in Montessori education, public education and she currently provides digital and messaging strategy for electoral candidates across the country.

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Caazena Hunter is a coach, facilitator and educator. Caazena holds a dual bachelors in Spanish and Sociology with an International Studies Certificate from the University of Tulsa. She also holds a masters in Sociology from the University of North Texas.

Caazena has worked in nonprofit for almost two decades. She co-authored Race and Reciprocity: Inter-household Exchanges in a Multiracial Neighborhood. She is a firm believer in volunteerism, as demonstrated by her work as a facilitator for Dallas Dinner Table. Dallas Dinner Table provides an opportunity to hear and share diverse perspectives about the impact of race on the daily of Dallas residents.

clients

Our clients and projects focus on: City and County Governance, Government Agencies, Non-Profit Organizations, Corporations, Politicians, Crisis Management Opportunities, Cultural Institutions, Education

Clients include: The National Center for Families Learning, University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work, Harvard University's Experience the a.r.t. Theater Program, Dallas Public Library System, Richardson Independent School District, Dallas Independent School District, State Fair of Texas , and Coalition for a New Dallas

The Imagining Freedom Institute (The IF Institute), a thought leadership group that works with organizations and institutions to build their capacity for internal and external equity and social justice work.