Motivated by a wellspring of hope that grew from his personal experiences of growing up in abject poverty, a debilitating hospitalization, non-diagnosed learning differences, and surrounded by violence and racism – Willie inspires young and old alike to face adversity with hope.

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Diversity Training

Willie invites individuals from diverse identifications, backgrounds, and social groups into engaging conversations — creating curiosity, communication, and compassion. By establishing environments that honor experiences and emotions, Willie encourages participants to understand and explore personal and societal perceptions.

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Building Community

Every community seeks to be healthy and thriving. The best way to attain this goal is to make certain that the community respects the individual diversity of its members. Based in the understanding of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s Beloved Community, Willie helps people understand that race is a social construct creating barriers and misunderstandings that need to be broken down. Other barriers to building the Beloved Community include discrimination and hatred based on sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, age and socio-economic status.

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