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Grace Helms-Kotre

Grace Helms-Kotre

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Equity & Inclusion Facilitator | Mindfulness Guide | Adjunct Lecturer

  • Education

    • University of Michigan School of Social Work

      2006 - 2007
      Masters of Social Work Community Organization & Communities and Social Systems

      Activities and Societies: During my time at the School of Social Work, I also co-led 2 student groups: Students Taking Action Now for Darfur (STAND), and Social Welfare Action Alliance (SWAA). Minor in Non-Profit Management.

    • Mindful Schools (www.mindfulschools.org)

      2014 - 2017
      Certified Mindfulness Instructor

      Mindful Communication, completed Oct. 2017Mindfulness Instructor Year-Long Certification, certified Oct. 2016Mindful Parenting, completed May 2016Mindfulness Fundamentals, completed February 2015Mindfulness Curriculum Training, completed November 2014

    • University of Wisconsin-Madison

      2001 - 2004
      Bachelors of Science Human Development and Family Studies, Child Development

  • Experience

    • City Year

      Sept 2005 - Jun 2006
      Corps Member

      Provided one-on-one tutoring and led service-oriented after-school program at Chicago Public School; organized community service events in Chicago neighborhoods; selected to serve as Executive Director on committee to plan Spring Break Camp for Chicago Public School students.

    • Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice

      Jan 2008 - Dec 2013
      Outreach Coordinator

      Leadership role included community organizing, group facilitation, project coordination, event planning, fundraising, data management, intern and volunteer supervision, and public relations.

    • Power to Be, LLC

      Mar 2016 - now
      Founder & Owner

      Provides mindfulness and social justice trainings emphasizing personal healing for collective well-being.Visit www.mindfulpowertobe.com.

    • University of Michigan-Dearborn

      Aug 2019 - now
      LEO Lecturer II, Health & Human Services

      Teaches undergraduate courses in stress management and self-care at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Facilitates Inclusive Teaching Faculty Community.

    • Racial Healing Allies

      Sept 2019 - now
      Racial Healing Ally Leader

      Co-facilitates Racial Healing Allies trainings including "Mindful Allyship" and "Embodied Allyship" for educators, coaches, business professionals, and others. Learn more at https://www.racialhealingallies.com/.

    • University of Michigan School of Social Work

      Aug 2020 - now
      LEO Lecturer I, MSW Program

      Teaches graduate and undergraduate courses on social justice, community organizing, and radical self-care at the University of Michigan School of Social Work.

    • Tici'ess

      Jan 2024 - now
      Programs & Operations Lead

      Manages programs and operations for Tici'ess, Inc. including equity and leadership trainings, mindfulness meditation workshops and retreats, and other events and courses. Serves as faculty for ei2 Leadership & Facilitation Certification Program™ and for Racial Healing Allies™. Administers business operations including website, meditation app, event logistics, curriculum and material design, etc. Visit https://www.ticiess.com/.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • MSW Intern

      Issued by SERVE @ The Ginsberg Center for Community Service & Learning, University of Michigan on Sept 2006
      SERVE @ The Ginsberg Center for Community Service & Learning, University of MichiganAssociated with Grace Helms-Kotre

    • Co-Chairperson

      Issued by Social Welfare Action Alliance, University of Michigan School of Social Work on Sept 2006
      Social Welfare Action Alliance, University of Michigan School of Social WorkAssociated with Grace Helms-Kotre

    • Dialogue Facilitator

      Issued by Program on Intergroup Relations, University of Michigan on Jan 2007
      Program on Intergroup Relations, University of MichiganAssociated with Grace Helms-Kotre

    • Team Leader

      Issued by Outreach 360 on Jan 2005
      Outreach 360Associated with Grace Helms-Kotre

    • Co-Leader & Member

      Issued by Salvation Army Learning Center on Sept 2002
      Salvation Army Learning CenterAssociated with Grace Helms-Kotre

    • Co-Leader

      Issued by Darfur Action: STAND on Sept 2006
      Darfur Action: STANDAssociated with Grace Helms-Kotre

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Michigan Collaborative for Mindfulness in Education (MC4ME) on Sept 2015
      Michigan Collaborative for Mindfulness in Education (MC4ME)Associated with Grace Helms-Kotre