Jessica Vazquez Torres
National Program Director at Crossroads Antiracism Organizing & Training- Claim this Profile
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Jesse Kearns
Jessica is an outstanding teacher and communicator. She has a wealth of knowledge in her field and was instrumental in shaping my understanding of antiracism. Along with my recommendation of Jessica, I recommend and support the Crossroads Antiracism program as a valuable tool for any organization.
Jesse Kearns
Jessica is an outstanding teacher and communicator. She has a wealth of knowledge in her field and was instrumental in shaping my understanding of antiracism. Along with my recommendation of Jessica, I recommend and support the Crossroads Antiracism program as a valuable tool for any organization.
Jesse Kearns
Jessica is an outstanding teacher and communicator. She has a wealth of knowledge in her field and was instrumental in shaping my understanding of antiracism. Along with my recommendation of Jessica, I recommend and support the Crossroads Antiracism program as a valuable tool for any organization.
Jesse Kearns
Jessica is an outstanding teacher and communicator. She has a wealth of knowledge in her field and was instrumental in shaping my understanding of antiracism. Along with my recommendation of Jessica, I recommend and support the Crossroads Antiracism program as a valuable tool for any organization.
Experience
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Crossroads Antiracism Organizing & Training
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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National Program Director
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Jan 2019 - Present
Facilitating workshops, coaching, consulting, training, speaking, and sojourning with institutions as they work to dismantle white supremacy culture and the systemic forms of oppression it reproduces particularly racism. Working internally at Crossroads to assess and create contributions to the race equity field that are transformative, effective, and consistent with our values and power analysis.
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National Organizer
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Jul 2014 - Jan 2019
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Core Organizer and Trainer
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Apr 2006 - Jun 2014
Antiracism and Cultural Competency workshop developmentOrganizational Development with institutions working to adopt racially and socially just practicesOrganizing within religious communities seeking avenues to dismantle systemic racismWorkshop facilitationAntiracism trainingMeeting planning and coordination
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McCormick Theological Seminary
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Master Level Admissions
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Jun 2008 - Jun 2010
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Interfaith Worker Justice
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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National Religions Outreach Coordinator
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Jun 2006 - Jun 2008
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Associate Director of Reconciliation Mission
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May 2000 - Apr 2006
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Education
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Candler School of Theology at Emory University
Master of Theological Studies, Theology/Theological Studies -
Christian Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Theology/Theological Studies -
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice and Corrections