Testimonials

“With a good balance of humor, scholarship, and relatability, Dr. Flynn, has had significant influence on my understanding of curriculum and how it relates to social justice. More recently, Dr. Flynn came to our campus to help us to think about the difference between being an ally and being an accomplice in the ongoing struggle for racial equality. Although I teach in a conservative state, in a relatively conservative city, Dr. Flynn’s message was understood and well-received across our community. In fact, we are now taking action on some challenges Dr. Flynn helped us to see. As institutions and organizations seek to understand how racism works and how to dismantle it, reading Dr. Flynn’s texts, such as White Fatigue: Rethinking Resistance for Social Justice, and inviting him to dialogue with your community are good places to start. Dr. Flynn is easy to listen to, but, to be sure, he will make you think and motivate you to take action.”

“Skills’ mission’s focus on DEI and ongoing efforts to educate our staff brought us to Dr. Flynn. Our internal Voice of Our Staff Committee invited Dr. Flynn in to speak to our entire staff over the course of three sessions over three weeks. Every minute of Dr. Flynn’s ten hours of seminars were engaging, educational, insightful, compelling, thought provoking, and inviting. Our staff and I continue to talk about what was covered and what we learned, with many of us inspired to read and learn more. I can’t think of a better professor to engage with your business team on the critical topic of race.”

“Our non-profit organization engaged Dr. Flynn for a 4-part series of facilitated discussions that aimed to guide our Board of Directors and staff leadership in reflecting on their hearts and minds to better understand their personal feelings and beliefs about race. In addition, discussions about how these feelings and beliefs reflect on their roles as Board Members & staff members and how it can positively shape or impact our work in the community. Dr. Flynn brought an amazing depth and breadth of knowledge and information to these valuable discussions. We’d love to engage Dr. Flynn in further organizational discussions!”

“Dr. Flynn offers insights, strategies, and actions that are focused on continued growth and reflection. Joe’s capacity to carefully craft questions, honed through experiences, offer the opportunity for a compelling examination of the issues central to the creation of sustainable and caring communities. By focusing on relationships, delving into institutional histories, bringing together folks from diverse backgrounds, and posing questions that ask participants to reflect and share, Joe has been able to assist a broad array of institutions as they solve their problems and chart daring and innovative paths forward. By engaging ideas, bridging divides, and opening spaces for mindful communication, Joe offers a vision of the present that while realistic is replete with hope and a clear path toward a shared future that is positively bursting with possibilities.”

“Dr. Flynn came to our school three years in a row to do training on positionality and cultural competency. I could’ve listened to him all day. Our teachers had the chance for eye-opening conversations, but even more powerful has been the work we have been able to do since. We can’t wait to have Dr. Flynn back!”

“Dr. Flynn presented a series of workshops to the staff at the DeKalb County Regional Office of Education. He was skillful at navigating uncomfortable topics. He was authentic in his approach to helping us understand systemic racism, consider multiple perspectives, and reflect on our own biases and practices.”