For Institutions

You make my leadership and chair work so much more effective. For our department, it is always more compelling to hear and process things from an outside well respected source. I feel that your professional values in academia are very much aligned with mine but you are so much better in communicating and putting things into perspective than I ever will be. I am in deep appreciation of you!

Dr. Amin’s visit to my Dance Pedagogy class set the tone and laid the groundwork for ongoing, meaningful discussions surrounding anti-racist pedagogy in dance. Her generous and kind spirit created a supportive environment for students to ask difficult questions to which she responded clearly and directly, in a way that promoted ongoing discussions.

Dr. Amin’s guest lecture in my Dance Pedagogy class was a highlight of the semester. With sensitivity and generosity, she addressed critical issues in dance education today and laid the groundwork for ongoing conversations and deeper investigation. Dr. Amin is a driving force in examining the challenges that face dance education today and leads the way towards a more global dance community. We look forward to her next visit.

Thank you so much for your partnership in supporting our dance program as we rethink how we approach our work, especially as it relates to diversity, equity and inclusion issues and practices. I am certainly stepping out with some new ideas relating to my work with students in the classroom, with community partners and with my colleagues. I am a fan of your work and am grateful to be able make this connection with you.

Thank you for the work you’re doing with the theatre faculty. The meetings have been immensely rewarding and I come away from them moved, hopeful and excited by new possibilities. This is such important work and we couldn’t have asked for a better facilitator!

In each encounter with our school, Dr. Amin brought a deep knowledge of teaching and learning, an unwavering commitment to inclusive, liberatory education, and a welcome sense of humor and enthusiasm. She was also an excellent thought partner for us as we worked on both curricular and structural changes in our programs. Working with her was a joy!”

Dr. Amin makes "difficult conversations" less difficult and is effective in getting colleagues to work together towards defining goals and implementing the pathway to meet those goals. She was both generous and generative in her consulting with my program. This challenging year was made so much better with Dr. Amin's wisdom and coaching.”

“Dr. Takiyah Nur Amin is essential! The resource that is Dr. Amin’s knowledge, process and presence allowed for space for real and true work to occur amidst the most challenging year I’ve faced as an educator. [She brought] the ability to focus the work into achievable and purposeful sessions and the empowerment and inspiration to do the work required to make those sessions fruitful every time. The overhaul of our mission, vision, and goals as it sits within our curriculum is our work to do and we were guided in such a way that we could actually do the work!”

“Dr. Takiyah Nur Amin has been a trusted colleague at [redacted] for several years, first as a faculty member and later as our go-to expert for issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. As part of our institutional anti-racism initiatives, we have contracted with Dr. Amin to assess and review policies, practices, and protocols throughout several divisions on campus, utilizing a rubric she developed for us. She has been instrumental in helping individuals, departments, and divisions recognize their strengths and areas for growth, and provided tools for action and for them to re-envision their work and impact, centering anti-racism as the means to achieve our goals of being our best selves and the best institution we can be"

“Having felt stuck in my pursuit for a higher education appointment in the dramatic arts, I reached out to Dr. Takiyah Amin. She was amazing! She treated me with respect, believed in my abilities, and helped me uncover my authentic voice as it relates to the all-important introductory materials when applying for a college post. She reminded me that I am equipped to snag any position I believe my skillset has been primed to enjoy. WIth passion, humor, and professionalism, Dr. Amin empowered me to go for my dreams, and I believe I have the materials and information needed to reach my goals. Thank you, Dr. Amin!”