Meet Our Founder
Dr. Shakita Thomas Kpetay is a child of God, scholar-activist, educator, and founder of Remnants of Hope Coaching and Consulting. Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, by way of Mississippi. Dr. Shakita is a first-generation college student and lifelong learner dedicated to uplifting her community. As the Assistant Professor of Education and Africana Studies at Connecticut College, her research and teaching broadly focus on culture, power, education, particularly, urban school closures, Black education, Black intellectualism, and Black identity.
Dr. Shakita has been honored to receive several awards and fellowships that include: Advancing Black Intellectualism Award, Josie R. Johnson Leadership Academy Fellowship, Outstanding Teaching and Dedication Award.
Remnants of Hope Initiative
Her initiative “Remnants of Hope" (RoH) was born out of a transformative experience during a return home to Chicago, sparking a profound realization about the urgent need to preserve stories through oral history and highlight the remnants that remain. Remnants of Hope is a powerful statement that encapsulates the belief that in the most challenging circumstances and attempts to destroy individuals and organizations, there are people and organizations that remain and carry forth the work of liberation. Beyond a statement Remnants of Hope is praxis and an initiative that includes the process of (re)membering, (re)claiming, and (re)newal. This praxis guides her coaching, consulting, teaching & research. Ultimately, we envision a world where there is hope, joy, rest, and liberation.
Living with endometriosis, Dr. Shakita is currently co-authoring a book on Black women living with the condition, using her experiences to shed light on often overlooked struggles within the Black community. Stay tuned for more information about our future release.
OUR CORE VALUES
Guided by our foundational values of Love, Education, Excellence, Community, Humanity, Faith, and Culture, we wholeheartedly commit to leaving a lasting legacy of hope. We strive for excellence in all that we do, recognizing it as a core value that propels us toward continuous improvement and unparalleled achievement. Our dedication extends beyond individuals to encompass organizations within the community. We are devoted to encouraging and empowering individuals and organizations, actively supporting their personal and collective liberation. Through the synergistic interplay of our values, we aim to create a positive impact that resonates through generations, fostering a legacy characterized by optimism and empowerment.
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“After everything you have been through you have something to say your story will ignite hope in others who long to be where you are today.”
-Morgan Harper Nicoles