Weathering the Storm: Dr. Tiffany Townsend in Conversation with Dr. Marva Tutt, Ed.D.
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Join us for a radically compassionate evening in celebration of Dr. Tiffany G. Townsend's new release, Weathering the Storm. Townsend will be joined by Dr. Marva Tutt, Ed.D., a fellow Black woman leader in Augusta's DEI space.
The current backlash against DEI, against social justice initiatives is nothing new. We have seen periods of discrimination, systemic inequities and denial of basic rights many times before. And we have survived to fight another day. Townsend applies her clinical psychologist focus to identify obstructive tactics in our daily lives, and offer time-honored counter-strategies to survive--radical hope. These weathering tools include
self care
community care
spiritual alignment with something bigger than ourselves
solidarity, collective activism
responding skillfully to microaggressions
ABOUT THE BOOK
Using personal stories from social justice advocates and historical analysis of past opposition to progress, psychologist and DEI educator Dr. Tiffany G. Townsend offers this practical framework for maintaining your mental health while doing social justice work, emphasizing that we have been here before, and that radical hope and community solidarity will carry us through the hard times of pushback.
"Townsend brings decades of experience as a skilled clinical psychologist blending a culturally responsive and historical view to bring hope and healing to those grappling with blowbacks to social justice. . . . A clarifying, frank approach to building a renewed sense of advocacy for social justice." --Library Journal
Transformative change is often met with intense opposition, but we will not back down from the fight for social justice.
In a nation caught in the crosscurrents of progress and backlash, Weathering the Storm offers both a wake-up call and a balm for the weary. Psychologist and educator Dr. Tiffany G. Townsend draws from her decades of leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), blending personal stories, historical analysis, and psychological expertise to equip us with tools for resistance and resilience.
With compassion, Dr. Townsend unpacks the tactics used to stifle equity including microaggressions, tokenism, gaslighting, and the systemic dismantling of DEI efforts with a concept she calls the "redemptionist playbook." This is not a book about despair. It's a call to radical hope.
Grounded in psychological research and cultural history, Weathering the Storm offers a blueprint for navigating personal and professional spaces. Through strategies like self-care as resistance, spiritual grounding, collective action, and effective allyship, Dr. Townsend reminds us that well-being and activism are not mutually exclusive; they are intimately intertwined.
This guide is for anyone who has ever felt worn down by injustice, disillusioned by regression, or isolated in their advocacy. It offers validation, empowerment, and above all, the reminder that the fight for justice is a long arc that we will ultimately bend together.
About Dr. Tiffany G. Townsend
Dr. Tiffany G. Townsend is president of CORE Perspectives, LLC, and former chief diversity officer at Purdue University Global and Augusta University. With decades of experience as a psychologist and educator, she guides organizations through transformative change, building cultures where diverse perspectives thrive. Her work appears in numerous scientific journals and media outlets. She lives in Martinez, Georgia.
About Dr. Marva Tutt, Ed.D.
Dr. Marva Tutt, Ed.D. is an educational leader, HR strategist, speaker, podcast host, and founder of the Learning Futures Collective. With extensive experience in K–12 leadership and human resources, she is passionate about leadership sustainability, equity, talent development, and creating systems where people can thrive. She is also the host of Reclaiming My Voice, a platform centered on authentic conversations about leadership, healing, identity, and growth.
The current backlash against DEI, against social justice initiatives is nothing new. We have seen periods of discrimination, systemic inequities and denial of basic rights many times before. And we have survived to fight another day. Townsend applies her clinical psychologist focus to identify obstructive tactics in our daily lives, and offer time-honored counter-strategies to survive--radical hope. These weathering tools include
self care
community care
spiritual alignment with something bigger than ourselves
solidarity, collective activism
responding skillfully to microaggressions
ABOUT THE BOOK
Using personal stories from social justice advocates and historical analysis of past opposition to progress, psychologist and DEI educator Dr. Tiffany G. Townsend offers this practical framework for maintaining your mental health while doing social justice work, emphasizing that we have been here before, and that radical hope and community solidarity will carry us through the hard times of pushback.
"Townsend brings decades of experience as a skilled clinical psychologist blending a culturally responsive and historical view to bring hope and healing to those grappling with blowbacks to social justice. . . . A clarifying, frank approach to building a renewed sense of advocacy for social justice." --Library Journal
Transformative change is often met with intense opposition, but we will not back down from the fight for social justice.
In a nation caught in the crosscurrents of progress and backlash, Weathering the Storm offers both a wake-up call and a balm for the weary. Psychologist and educator Dr. Tiffany G. Townsend draws from her decades of leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), blending personal stories, historical analysis, and psychological expertise to equip us with tools for resistance and resilience.
With compassion, Dr. Townsend unpacks the tactics used to stifle equity including microaggressions, tokenism, gaslighting, and the systemic dismantling of DEI efforts with a concept she calls the "redemptionist playbook." This is not a book about despair. It's a call to radical hope.
Grounded in psychological research and cultural history, Weathering the Storm offers a blueprint for navigating personal and professional spaces. Through strategies like self-care as resistance, spiritual grounding, collective action, and effective allyship, Dr. Townsend reminds us that well-being and activism are not mutually exclusive; they are intimately intertwined.
This guide is for anyone who has ever felt worn down by injustice, disillusioned by regression, or isolated in their advocacy. It offers validation, empowerment, and above all, the reminder that the fight for justice is a long arc that we will ultimately bend together.
About Dr. Tiffany G. Townsend
Dr. Tiffany G. Townsend is president of CORE Perspectives, LLC, and former chief diversity officer at Purdue University Global and Augusta University. With decades of experience as a psychologist and educator, she guides organizations through transformative change, building cultures where diverse perspectives thrive. Her work appears in numerous scientific journals and media outlets. She lives in Martinez, Georgia.
About Dr. Marva Tutt, Ed.D.
Dr. Marva Tutt, Ed.D. is an educational leader, HR strategist, speaker, podcast host, and founder of the Learning Futures Collective. With extensive experience in K–12 leadership and human resources, she is passionate about leadership sustainability, equity, talent development, and creating systems where people can thrive. She is also the host of Reclaiming My Voice, a platform centered on authentic conversations about leadership, healing, identity, and growth.
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