“Change
is the one unavoidable,
irresistible,
ongoing reality of the universe.
To us,
that makes it the most powerful reality,
and just another word for
God.
Earthseed: The Books of the Living
Lauren Oya Olamina
-Octavia Butler
Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, the 100s to be exact, I am a criticalist in search of social change, unoppressive decolonized institutions, and a world where Social Work is not needed.
I hold a B.S. in Psychology, a Master of Social Work degree, and a Ph.D in Social Welfare. I am a multidisciplinary lecturer who has taught classes in Social Work, Psychology, Ethnic and Gender Studies. I am also a practitioner, designing programs, curating spaces, and organizing communities.
I own Subversive Social Work, the world's first institutional social work agency, and I work alongside key Black community stakeholders in Platteville to co-create the Black Platteville Community Network (BlkPlattCom). In my free time, I crochet and chase Black joy, Black autonomy, and Black liberation.
Hello!
Qualifications
Education
Skills
What I Do
What I Study
The norms and values of historical and contemporary Black-led, Black-serving Social Welfare organizations
The effects of Black joy and play on development
Black women and families & child welfare
Anti-oppressive social work education
Child maltreatment prevention
Fee Schedule
1/2 Day Professional Development
$3000
Full-Day Professional Development
$5000+
Consulting
$2000+
Panel Appearance
$2000
Keynote Address
$7000
Facilitating or Moderating
$7000
Breakout Session or Workshop
1-hour presentation (<100 Audience)
$4000
1-hour presentation (101-500 Audience)
$6000
Be sure to inquire about our special discounted rates for Black-led, Black-serving, and certain non-profit organizations
Payment Policy
To hold the desired date, a 50% deposit is due. Your services will not be confirmed until the deposit has been received.
The remaining balance is due the day before the service date.
Travel fees are additional.
Sakara@subversivesocialwork.com