Collective Action for Positive Youth Development
Cultivating Anti-Racist, Healing Centered and Transformative Solutions
Liberation is a praxis: applying theory, taking action, and reflecting...
in order to transform the world. -Paulo Freire
Who We Are
Praxis works with youth and community initiatives committed to high quality, transformative programming. Our hands-on approach is inclusive of all stakeholders and is grounded in the application of anti-racist, healing-centered, research based and participatory engagement strategies. We provide support and services to help our partners integrate theory and practice in order to engage, empower, and embolden young people and communities to be agents in the creation of their individual and collective wellbeing. We work collaboratively with our partners to provide inclusive interactions and participatory practices that inform every step of the process.
Meet The Team
We are a versatile and multicultural team with years of experience and life lessons from working with the not for profit sector, government, academia, schools, and community based organizations. We are educators, racial healing practitioners, multi-disciplinary artists, coaches, counselors, activists, evaluators, researchers, and not for profit leaders.
JESSICA JUAREZ
Praxis Institute & Kindred
Co-Founder
FAUSTO LÓPEZ
Youth Development Specialist
Praxis Institute - Co-Founder
LAH TERE
Healing Justice Facilitator
Praxis Institute
JOSH PRUDOWSKY
Program Development & Impact
Praxis Institute - Partner
STEVEN ROSADO
Engagement & Strategy
Praxis Institute - Partner
What We Do
Partners & Clients
Praxis works with partners who are justice oriented and committed to high quality programming. We provide support and services to help our partners integrate theory and practice in order to engage, empower, and embolden communities to be agents in the creation of their individual and collective wellbeing. Our hands-on approach is inclusive of all stakeholders and is grounded in the application of anti-racist, healing-centered, research based and participatory engagement strategies. We support our partners to develop tools, systems and solutions to successfully address the challenges they face and create transformative impact.
