Elizabeth Gish

nothing about us without us / senior program officer for democracy & community @KetteringFdn / minister, Christian Church (DOC) / psychotherapist

[Elizabeth Gish @Democracyetc]

Excited to host this at the @KetteringFdn Dayton campus, and to work with Peter Levine of @TuftsUniversity, John Dedrick of KF, @juliocmateo of KF, and @INTL_MORALITY of @SinclairCC.

[Elizabeth Gish @Democracyetc]

Three days left to apply to this - Aug 2-8. The application isn't difficult, so there is plenty of time. Open to people across fields - democracy, community, psychotherapy, religious studies, non-profit, philanthropy, higher ed, NGO, etc. Deadline to apply is April 30.

[Kettering Foundation @KetteringFdn]

This August, we will host the Summer Institute of Civic Studies (SICS) at our Dayton campus!

#SICS26 is a weeklong, in-person opportunity for scholars and practitioners from around the country to learn and connect at the intersection of civic life, community, and democracy.

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You can learn more here: https://t.co/9Gb9iemEyG

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"The moral of the story is that even if you, like me, are afflicted with excess righteousness and the delusions of your own responsibility to Make Things Right, there is hope for us." https://t.co/bfpD51Mhoa

[Elizabeth Gish @Democracyetc]

@KetteringFdn @daytondotcom I thought you might think this was a good story to share about the great things happening in Dayton! There is also a DDN link https://t.co/HdWvH7eQWz

[Elizabeth Gish @Democracyetc]

Thankful for the @daytondailynews reporting on the good work of the @KetteringFdn Dayton Democracy Fellows who are working for a more inclusive democracy in Dayton and beyond: https://t.co/HdWvH7eQWz

[Elizabeth Gish @Democracyetc]

Excited that the @KetteringFdn will host the Summer Institute of Civic Studies at our campus in Dayton, Ohio on Aug 2–8, 2026. A great opportunity for scholars and practitioners to learn, connect, & collaborate. More info + application: https://t.co/k6je9AXcRK

[Elizabeth Gish @Democracyetc]

Working with the @KetteringFdn Dayton Democracy Fellows is one of my favorite things EVER! I am so lucky! If you are every discouraged about the way things are, their stories and work helps us to remember that we can create a different world.

[Kettering Foundation @KetteringFdn]

We’re thrilled to announce the appointment of 15 incredible community members from the Dayton, Ohio, region as our 2026 Kettering Foundation Dayton Democracy Fellows!

https://t.co/yMxs7i7Phk

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What to do if you aren't sure what to do while the world seems to be burning all around us https://t.co/EGonBzJ7LB

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New Year's resolutions come from a great place - wanting something different for ourselves & trying to get there. Yet, they are hard to keep. Understanding why can help us approach our hopes & plans in a way that is more likely to lead to outcomes we want. https://t.co/NJTcGLpda9

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From prison to purpose. ✨

After spending more than 20 years behind bars, Dayton Democracy Fellow Robert Mackey II is turning his past into a path forward. Guided by gratitude, he helps young people make positive choices and find their voice in democracy. https://t.co/rr0SoMM6Hi

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What does it take to build a community where everyone belongs?

Dayton Democracy Fellow Tara Campbell says it starts with education, agency, and uplifting the voices too often left out, especially young people. Through Dayton United for Human Rights, she’s helping residents claim the rights they’re born with and shape Dayton’s path as a future Human Rights City.

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From late-night studio hours to classrooms full of preschoolers discovering their voice, Dayton Democracy Fellow Jamaal Durr is using art to open new ways of seeing ourselves and each other.

Through exhibitions nationwide and his work with young learners in programs like Black Boy Brilliance, Jamaal is building spaces where creativity strengthens confidence and connection, leading to boundless democratic possibility.

[Kettering Foundation @KetteringFdn]

What an incredible day at the #DaytonDemocracySummit! Thank you to everyone who participated in building a better democracy for Dayton and beyond.

Let’s keep building together. Sign up for our newsletter at https://t.co/1S4CgS7gG3 to stay inspired and informed.

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KF President and CEO Sharon L. Davies kicks off today’s #DaytonDemocracySummit with a powerful reminder about why our collective work matters.

“One of the themes for today’s convening is hope. . . . We thought that we should focus on hope because hope is necessary for us to move toward action, and action will be necessary for us to save our democracy, if our democracy is actually in danger.”

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“When people hear the word democracy, they think about elections, voting, elected officials, campaigns. . . . But those things aren’t all that democracy is. Democracy means that everyone belongs, and that all of us should have a say in our communities, state, and nation.”

When it comes to purpose, Julio Mateo, program associate for Democracy and Community, helps ground us in the intention behind today’s #DaytonDemocracySummit.

[Elizabeth Gish @Democracyetc]

.@KetteringFdn Dayton Democracy Fellow Erica Fields is such an inspiration - doing the work, day in and day out, to create the sort of world we are longing for. Thanks for all of her incredible work!

[Kettering Foundation @KetteringFdn]

How do we help students thrive beyond the classroom? 📚🏡🍎

Dayton Democracy Fellow Erica Fields believes education must go hand in hand with safe neighborhoods, healthy food, stable housing, and a strong civic voice.

[Elizabeth Gish @Democracyetc]

So excited about @KetteringFdn Dayton Democracy Fellow Lake Miller and NCCJ's work with our young people!

[Kettering Foundation @KetteringFdn]

“Youth are not the leaders of tomorrow; they’re the leaders of today.”

Through NCCJ: Nurturing Community, Cultivating Justice, Lake Miller helps young people find their voice and use it to build healthier, more inclusive communities across Dayton. As a Dayton Democracy Fellow, he’s showing how empowering youth leadership strengthens democracy now, not later. https://t.co/TS8fe9Au2q

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The real power isn’t just in the streets or the ballot box. It’s in civil society: the everyday spaces where people connect, organize, build trust, and grow the skills of citizenship.

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Dayton area folks who love community, self-determination, justice, and connection - this is for you. Registration to come in August. Come for the workshops, food, massage chairs, & stay for the @RevDrBarber as our keynote speaker & World House Choir singing for us!

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📣 Save the Date!

The 2nd Annual #DaytonDemocracySummit is on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Sinclair College!

✨ A free, public event where people from all walks of life come together to learn, connect, and inspire change.

🗣️ Keynote address: #KetteringFoundation Senior Fellow @RevDrBarber.

📍 Details: https://t.co/vMTZUWRVn1