Bethaney Wilkinson Email and Phone Number
✨ An experienced social entrepreneur, facilitator, and organizational development practitioner who is passionate about amplifying creative solutions to challenges facing diverse organizations and communities. 📚Author of The Diversity Gap: Where Good Intentions Meet True Cultural Change and host of a podcast by the same name which has been downloaded over a quarter of a million times worldwide. 🪴 Founder of multiple social impact efforts, including A More Beautiful Way, The Diversity Gap, Grace Dialogues, and Atlanta Harvest, having dedicated for more than a decade to exploring the intersections of community, racial wellbeing, and social change. 📓 I have degrees in Education from Emory University and in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary, and am also a certified spiritual director. 🌲 My current role is serving as Executive Director of the Sustainable Forestry& African American Land Retention Network. 🌿 Currently rooted in Rural Middle Georgia where you can often find me writing, baking, or playing fetch with my dogs!Let's connect!
Sustainable Forestry & African American Land Retention Network
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Executive DirectorSustainable Forestry & African American Land Retention Network Feb 2024 - PresentThe Sustainable Forestry & African American Land Retention Network exists to create a sustainable system of support for African American forest owners that significantly increases the value of African American owned forests, land retention, and asset development.
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Spiritual DirectorBethaney Wilkinson | Facilitation & Spiritual Care Jan 2024 - PresentSpiritual direction, or spiritual companionship, is typically a 1-on-1 experience where you sit with me, a trained spiritual care practitioner, as we together attend to divine movements in your life and community. During these sessions, we embrace a slow, intentional pace to connect with our deepest selves and to explore your life with God. The rhythm of spiritual direction is helpful for those who are:navigating life transitions, big or smalldiscerning next steps in their work or vocationprocessing changes in faith, theology, or religious worldviewseeking contemplative space to process the social & political crises of our timedesiring to create rituals of sacred practice and self-carelooking for additional space in their lives for prayer and contemplationpracticing the faithful work of centering God’s presence, wisdom and energies in their daily lives
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FounderThe Diversity Gap Jan 2019 - Dec 2023The Diversity Gap exists to help leaders close the gap between their good intentions for diversity and true cultural change. Through a podcast, online learning community on Patreon, and a series of live seminars, get the education and community you need to disrupt racism and practice liberation.
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Director Of ProgrammingPlywood People Jan 2019 - Oct 2020Atlanta, Georgia, UsAs Director of Programming, my role focused on strategic partnerships management, program design, community management, and marketing. -
Event LeaderPlywood People Jan 2017 - Dec 2018Atlanta, Georgia, UsAs Event Leader, the focus of my role was on designing and executing 100-1000+ person events, as well as extensive copywriting, marketing, and communications for these events.
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Community Partnerships ManagerGood Samaritan Health Center Atlanta Jul 2016 - Dec 2016Atlanta, Georgia, UsStrengthened collaborative partnerships to increase access to medical services for the uninsured and underinsured. Managed the health center’s volunteer database. Spearheaded volunteer days for the health center. Communicated the health center’s mission and vision for partners visiting the health center and at community meetings. Provided hospitality support on clinic days specifically serving people facing homelessness. Led a team of project managers to coordinate health center community programs. -
Farm ManagerGood Samaritan Health Center Atlanta Oct 2015 - Jul 2016Atlanta, Georgia, UsProgram Management (Urban Farm) /Led and managed a team of 2-3 farmers to execute the urban farm’s health mission. Managed all farm operations for a 1-acre vegetable and fruit production farm. Hosted farm and garden tours for prospective community partners and donors. Project managed the construction of an on-site walk-in freezer as well as the onsite wash station. Coordinated a daily farmers market selling organically-grown produce at subsidized prices. Spearhead community engagement efforts surrounding increased food access. Co-created a community-based healthy eating program.
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Co-Founder And Farm ManagerAtlanta Harvest Aug 2013 - Feb 2015Entrepreneurship / Co-founded a for-profit farming enterprise. Sourced and built 6 high tunnel hoop houses for vegetable production. Opened a company bank account to manage initial investments. Ordered and managed farming inventory (i.e. soil, seeds, starting mix, seedling trays, and more.) Managed all farm operations to grow produce. Cast vision to potential community partners to gain buy-in and mutual support.Leadership + Management / Recruited start-up team of 6 to operate the farm, including 2 full-time staff and 4 part-time staff. Co-led farm volunteer days. Co-led weekly team meetings. Set daily farm schedule and agenda. Managed taxes, payroll and team development. Worked with community partners to hire from within the neighborhood. Communications / Co-launched a fully-funded Kickstarter campaign, raising $15000. Co-wrote all web copy, including community blog updates. Wrote press releases to announce the Kickstarter. Wrote copy for social media platforms to raise awareness for the project.
Bethaney Wilkinson Education Details
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Emory UniversityEducational Studies -
Fuller Theological SeminaryJustice And Peacemaking
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Parish Resource CenterSpiritual Direction
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Fuller Theological SeminaryTheology/Theological Studies
Frequently Asked Questions about Bethaney Wilkinson
What company does Bethaney Wilkinson work for?
Bethaney Wilkinson works for Sustainable Forestry & African American Land Retention Network
What is Bethaney Wilkinson's role at the current company?
Bethaney Wilkinson's current role is Executive Director, Sustainable Forestry & African American Land Retention (SFLR) Network.
What schools did Bethaney Wilkinson attend?
Bethaney Wilkinson attended Emory University, Fuller Theological Seminary, Parish Resource Center, Fuller Theological Seminary.
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