5D Community Development and Consulting, LLC
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Expanding the Dimensions of Community Development.Defying the Norm by Defining A New Standard.Driving Thought to A New Realm.At 5D Community Development and Consulting, LLC, we curate transformative experiences that center community voices, dismantle systemic inequities, and inspire collective action. Through storytelling, leadership development, and community building, every workshop, presentation, and consultation is designed to engage, educate, and empower participants to foster meaningful and sustainable change.Explore Our Services - learn with tie.kwan!
Workshops
Navigating Your Path: Discovering Passion, Purpose, and Fulfillment
Empower participants to uncover their passions and align their lives with purpose and values rooted in self-determination and collective care.
Cultivating Growth: Personal and Leadership Development
Build confidence, resilience, and leadership skills through self-awareness, collaboration, and authentic, community-centered practices.
Storyscapes: Exploring the Power of Storytelling
Use storytelling to foster connection, honor diverse narratives, and build community while addressing challenges and building resilience.
Public Speaking
Inspiring, customized presentations on leadership, self-discovery, storytelling, diversity, and community development through a lens of equity and collective growth.
Consulting
Collaborative planning and program development to amplify community voices, advance equity, and empower sustainable, community-centered goals.
Clients
SPC4LIFE/Saint Paul's Leadership Institute
Community Development Consultant and Assistant to the President
In this role, I assisted the non-profit leadership in developing the strategy and educational platform of the organization. I was responsible for coordinating community engagement and development efforts. Additionally, I created engaging graphics and communications for distribution to alumni, stakeholders, advisors, and community members.
Client Highlights
Summer Series Impact ReelSPC4LIFE Summer Series
Program Director
SPC4LIFE's Summer Series program empowers high school students by fostering self-discovery, leadership development, and career readiness. Through various engaging activities, students explore different fields, build valuable networks, and cultivate essential personal and professional growth skills. The program also emphasizes cultural awareness, community engagement, creativity, and academic enrichment, creating a fun and memorable summer experience that promotes holistic development.
Collaboration with Southside community is reimagining a historically Black college
Faculty, researchers, and students aim to bring greater opportunity to rural Brunswick CountyChris Stephenson (at left) and Tiquan Goode, both of the nonprofit SPC4LIFE, stand along Academic Square on the former campus of St. Paul’s College in Lawrenceville, Virginia, about an hour southwest of Richmond. Photo by Diane Deffenbaugh for Virginia Tech.
Featured Educational Experiences
Murder Mystery Night and Costume Contest
High school students practiced problem-solving and critical thinking skills as they worked in teams to crack an unsolved murder case.
STEM and literacy activities were also incorporated into this experience.
A cash prize was offered for the top three costumes.
