THE DR. VIBE SHOW - DR. ANITA JACK-DAVIES - BADGES2BRIDGES - JANUARY 27 - 2017

Dr. Anita Jack-Davies is an academic and cross-cultural expert. She is currently Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at Queen's University and founder of The Cross-Cultural Institute, a firm that specializes in creating cross-cultural curriculum materials such as online and blended courses, training programs, white papers and retreats. While completing her doctoral studies, Dr. Jack-Davies gained experience in several administrative roles including Human Rights Advisor and Educational Developer, both at Queen's University. An expert in cross-cultural issues, she specializes in examining issues of equity, diversity and inclusion as they impact the changing Canadian workplace. Dr. Jack-Davies is a seasoned facilitator and offers strategic planning, training and advisory support to organizations. She has recently launched the Badges2Bridges, an online, cross-cultural training program for law enforcement professionals in Canada and the United States and lives with her family in Kingston, Ontario. She can be contacted at [email protected]. During our conversation, Dr. Jack-Davies talked about: – Some of her background including being raised by her grandparents and herjourney as an educator – The story behind Badges2Bridges and the details of the program – Her thoughts on the state of policing minority communities – Media coverage of police and its relationship with various cultures – How can minority communities improve their relationship with the police You can connect with Dr. Jack-Davies via: Website Badges2Bridges Twitter Email Please feel free to email us at [email protected] Visit our website at http://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,  Dr. Vibe