Youth Advocacy & Empowerment
Interactive workshops help youth develop their voices, engage in advocacy, and create lasting systemic change in their schools and communities. These workshops are perfect for schools, youth organizations, and community youth leadership programs.
Professional Development for Educators
Customized workshop training sessions for educators, youth leaders, and community organizations focus on integrating youth voices into systemic practices. These sessions equip participants with tools to build inclusive environments where youth input drives meaningful and lasting change.
Workshop Facilitation
Dynamic facilitation at conferences and events. Dreama leads discussions on youth advocacy, youth engagement, educational reform, and leadership development.
Youth Leadership Coaching
Empowering youth leaders to make a triumphant impact. Personalized coaching sessions sharpen advocacy skills, strengthen leadership, and build powerful connections with community leaders to drive lasting systemic change.
Student Voice Program Development
Expert consultation for schools and community organizations to design and implement effective student voice initiatives. Dreama helps build programs that encourage student leadership and active participation in decision-making.
Community Collaboration & Partnership Consultation
Provides expert consultation to build partnerships between schools, government, and grassroots organizations, amplifying youth voices in community engagement. Supports the development of strategies for effective collaboration on youth-centered initiatives.
Youth-Led Initiatives & Events
Expert consultation for schools and community organizations to design impactful youth-led events, including advocacy campaigns, workshops, and cultural celebrations. Consultation with schools and community organizations to create programs that empower youth leadership and ensure active involvement in systemic decision-making.
Our Mission
At DM Whits, Curator of Good Thoughts, our mission is to empower students, educators, and communities to lead with purpose, creativity, and collaboration. We strive to amplify student voices, foster youth leadership, and drive meaningful change in schools and communities through dynamic advocacy, innovative arts projects, and comprehensive educational development. By providing resources, training, and support, we create opportunities for young people to become active changemakers and for educators and leaders to cultivate environments where every voice is heard and valued. Together, we curate a brighter, more inclusive future.
Awards
2023
Ohio Black Women’s Leadership Caucus “Saluting Women of Influence Power & Keeping it Moving”
2019
Resolution of Appreciation Akron Public Schools Board
2015
Knight Foundation Arts Akron Winner
2009
Ambassadors Award Under the Sponsorship of Brian G Williams House District 41 & Representative Vernon Sykes House District 44
2008
Project Grad Akron Educator of the Year
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Value Voices, Create Change and Be Triumphant Together
At DM Whits Curator of Good Thoughts, we inspire progress by amplifying and valuing youth voices. Together, communities are empowered to create impactful change and triumphant opportunities for young leaders to advocate, lead, and drive lasting systemic transformations.