A Bit About Me
- Energized by exploring old places and trying to master new recipes--and cutting a rug whenever the opportunity arises.
- 24+ years of professional experience as a community wellness practitioner specializing in stakeholder organizing, development, engagement and training.
- Passionate about the art and science of space/place making, creative collaboration, resource stewardship, team building, community cultures and advocacy.
- Adept at coordinating and coaching others towards healthier outcomes, increased strategic collaboration and greater change capacity.
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Instructional Experience and Examples of Workshop Options:
Active Learning: Transformative Strategies for Energized Engagement
Adolescent Dating Abuse Prevention
Art As Wellness Ritual
Belonging and Community Building
College Admission Prep and Pathways
Conflict and Clear Limits: Reframing and Reflection
Creating Brave Spaces: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Action
Empowering Youth Voice
Planning Processes and Practitioner Best Practices
Mindfulness and Movement
Post-Secondary Life Skills Support
Practitioner Self-Reflection: Examining Personal Biases and Their Impact
Solution Circles and Courageous Conversations
Supportive Environment and Engagement
Team Work As Dream Work: Strategies for Effective Cooperative Learning
Teen Leadership Development Academy
Understanding Intersectionality
Archived Syllabi Samples, University of Maryland, College Park:
Instructor – Popular Culture in America
Instructor -- American Culture in the Information Age
Instructor – Introduction to American Studies
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Cambridge Rindge & Latin School
Hampton University
​University of Maryland, College Park.
B.A. in History
M.A. in American Studies
Bode-Wise Doctoral Fellow, University & Department Honors
Key Areas of Specialization and Other Skills:
â–ª Research Concentration/Formal training & methodology:
American Studies
Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Grassroots Organizing
Mental Health First Aid
Migratory Patterns & Community Building + Ethnography
Urban Planning
Wellness As Resistance
Youth Development
â–ª Community engagement and relationship building; large group facilitation and small group processes
â–ª Strategic planning and vision mapping; organizing and advocacy, guided goal blue-printing and future casting
â–ª Strong interpersonal, emotional intelligence & decision-making skills; team building and staff development
â–ª Prevention & intervention outreach and education; innovative curriculum design and implementation
â–ª Life Skills and scholastic mentoring; bridge builder and resource liaison
â–ª Educational & recreational programming; experiential excursions, workshops and general wellness activities
Sample of affiliations, certifications and accolades, 2004-2024
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Bode-Wise Doctoral Fellow 2004—2008, College Park, Maryland
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Distinguished Teaching Assistant Award - Univ. of Maryland, College Park
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GirlTrek Community Organizer and State Coach
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International Trauma Center, Informed Care Practitioner: Trauma & Resiliency
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National Council for Behavioral Health, Mental Health First Aid – Instructor
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Prison To College Pipeline, UMD & Justice for DC Youth, Joint Initiative
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Student Scholar Conferee & Certificate Recipient, Black Ph.D./Ed.D Magazine
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Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality
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YGB President’s Award Recipient
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YMCA of Greater Boston – Multicultural Leaders of New England & African American Resource Network
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Youth Work Methods Instructor – Trainer of the Trainer
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Youth Program Quality Assessment – Endorsed External Assessor
...Understand the tree so you can recognize the leaves...
I grew up deeply rooted in the ethos of community. I come from a lineage of folks who value sharing the stories of who we are as a family, both biological and chosen. ‘Understand the tree so you can recognize the leaves’, kind of thing. This love of exploring my personal history grew into a deep, lifelong passion for being of service to the spaces and places I have inhabited. As the outgrowth of a robust professional and academic career centered around the art + science of helping to build healthier communities, Root Werk Solutions is an opportunity to honor the beauty and utility of such in all its iterations.
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For as long as I can recall, I have always been enthralled with the ways that people make and maintain communal cultures.
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The things we say and do together matter.
The triumph and pain points are informative for how we move forward.
From backyard gatherings to conference convenings, the intentionality of both the planners and practitioners is paramount to our ability to use shared experiences to thrive. As such, I am dedicated to constructing innovative strategies to assist stakeholders with some of the most important tools for growing communities of choice and connection.
Kaché Boyd
Founder + Owner, Principal Consultant
Turning a Vision into Reality
With a sharp eye towards rich contextualization, nuanced narratives and problem-solving, I have joyfully and intentionally cultivated more than 24 years of experience in the fields of community engagement, program planning, and event execution. As the Owner, Founder and Principal Consultant of this single – member LLC, I take great pride in infusing each product and service with my personal touch.
