EDUCATIONAL TRAININGS

bystander to UPSTANDER Training

Join our Chief Operations Officer, Jen Dreiske, in her nationally acclaimed bystander to UPSTANDER intervention training! Throughout this presentation, listeners will become empowered to advocate for others by being equipped with skills to realistically disrupt incidents of discrimination and hate. Jen educates the audience on microaggressions, apathy, and strength, while sharing with us how to use courage and bring victims of bigotry back into belonging.

The Spiritual Tapestry of South Dakota

Bring your curiosity as Jen helps the audience to explore the rich and vibrant spiritual traditions of our community. Audiences will learn about a variety of religious and spiritual traditions, including Oceti Sakowin, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Paganism, and New Age Spirituality. Jen gives the audience a primer on the basics of these religious and spiritual traditions, as well as educates about how to create inclusive environments.

About the Presenter

Jen Dreiske has degrees in Anthropology and World Religious Studies from the University of Minnesota, as well as decades of community advocacy experience. She is certified in the Intercultural Development Inventory and the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory. Jen has over 20 years leading complex conversations and presenting. She is active in the interfaith community through her work with South Dakota Faith in Public Life and being the past president of Mount Zion Synagogue.

Jen can teach on these topics:

  • Spiritual Tapestry of South Dakota World Religions in the Workplace and Schools

  • Intercultural Conflict Inventory

  • Intercultural Development Inventory

  • bystander to UPSTANDER

  • What's Your Purpose?

  • More Than One Person In The Room

Jen has presented to the following agencies:

  • Avera McKennan Hospital

  • Lake Area Tech University of Sioux Falls

  • Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

  • Wells Fargo

  • Sioux Falls Diversity Conference

  • Sioux Falls Rotary

  • SD Corrections Association

  • Raven Industries

  • SD DOC Association of State Correctional Admins

  • Southeast Tech

  • Spirit of Peace

  • Sioux Falls School District

  • Starmark

  • Yankton Connecting Cultures

  • Pathways to Inclusive & Equitable Workplaces

  • Brookings Public Library

  • Start Up Sioux Falls

  • South Dakota Education Association

Contact us for more information or to schedule a presentation.