Dr. Raedell
Liberation Doula
about
I am a LIBERATION doula. That means, I work with people who want to heal self and community from the impacts of injustice, starting from racial injustice. I am passionate about amplifying the stories and voices of Black girls and women and helping the world heal from racial trauma. I believe undoubtedly that leading with my own story and leading with OUR stories will lead to liberation for all. My research in graduate school was a self-study of the impact of racism and sexism on "her" experiences as a student and educator. This journey fueled me to openly share my story with others and help others tap into their own as they journey towards antiracist and general personal growth. I know that to truly undo racism, we must work at it everyday. For people of color, that means amplifying our voices and celebrating US. For white people it means constantly questioning and humbly undoing.
Honestly, recently, I have begun to put up barriers to working with white folks. It's taxing and the outcomes do not outweigh the costs invested in working with that demographic. Rather than convince them they should want my support and services, I'll wait for those who are ready to convince me I should give my peace and my time to support their growth. I won't be holding my breath, but I will hold onto hope that it won't take more pandemics and public murders by the police to see that happen.
I am activist, leaders, educator, and agitator. In any role, you can find me loving people through their discomfort with the journey that is liberation. I am excited to help you unleash and grow your potential and tell your story. Hit me up if you ready! admin@drraedell.com
sample services & activities
services
Team Retreats
1:1 Coaching
Curriculum Creation
Justice Audit
Healing Circles
activities
Defy the Lie*
Liberation Container
Storytelling
Report Creation
Book Club
*adapted from Community Healing Network
previous collaborations
selected collaborations
- Teach For America (TFA), Washington
- Washington State Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development (WSASCD)
- Women in Public Finance (WIPF)
- Blackburn College (Illinois)
- Alliance for Education
- University of Washington
- Renton School District
Working with Dr. Raedell, I've had an amazing opportunity to learn, grow, and be supported. She has such a wealth of knowledge and understanding about the very complex ways our identities intersect. And she's consistently centering Black Women and Indigenous voices in how she goes about rooting her work and scope because she understands the impact of that saves lives.
There is so much intentionality, care, and thought put into the ways she engages with people, no matter who she is working with. ~Saara Kamal
Dr. Raedell brings a wealth of knowledge to her work, both from her personal and professional experiences. She's worked across a variety of organizations and educational institutions and this knowledge and experience grounds and structures her engagement in this pivotal work of striving for racial justice and equity. While she brings this knowledge, her skill at listening ensures that she develops and supports any learners she's engaged with, meeting them where they are, encouraging and building relationships with them, and ultimately pushing them to deeper understanding. Dr. Raedell continues to study and learn, from her own experiences, and from engaging in honest and brave dialogue with others. ~Dr. Megan Kelley-Petersen
testimonios
I am a firm believer that stories, with their universal truths, help people see how we are more alike than different. Dr. Raedell is a trained journalist with a gift for helping others share her lens of equity. There's no better academic expert in using personal testimony to break open truth and affect change. ~H. Powell
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