Rheanna Ganapathy is a Research & Data Analyst at Perception Institute. Rheanna works within the Research & Assessment team on client engagements and assessments of workplace climate and interpersonal dynamics. She also supports work applying social science insights to client work from Perception’s Media & Narrative department. Rheanna has four years of academic research experience…
Jennifer Dworkin is a documentary filmmaker whose work includes the feature film Love & Diane which premiered at the New York Film Festival and went on to Sundance and other international festivals. It was awarded an Independent Spirit Award and other awards and went on to a theatrical release and broadcast on PBS and BBC….
Sarah T. Graves is the Chief Development Officer of the Perception Institute. Prior to that, Sarah was the Chief Development Officer at the Louisville Urban League, where she was responsible for leading the fundraising efforts of the organization and maintaining partnerships. She played a key role on a team that raised more than $100 million…
Sadiqa Reynolds (SUH DEE QUA) is the CEO of Perception Institute, where she leads a consortium of researchers and strategists to implement mind science solutions to reduce inequities affecting people of marginalized races, genders, ethnicities and other groups. Reynolds, an attorney and former judge, has spent most of her life advocating for access for all….
Rachel Perry is the Deputy Director of Program Management and Strategic Initiatives at Perception Institute. She joined Perception in 2020, bringing wide-ranging experience directing complex projects in the nonprofit and entertainment sectors. During her tenure with Perception, she has managed large-scale, intensive engagements with client organizations across healthcare, philanthropy, criminal justice, and media. Prior to…
Jakita Miller is the Director of Operations at Perception. In addition to her work at Perception, Jakita lives the values of the work that she does by managing a bi-weekly food pantry at a local church, is the Chair of the Social Justice Committee for NCNW (Brooklyn Section), and a member of the Civic Engagement…
Fahima Islam is the Director of Assessment and Research at Perception Institute. Fahima works closely with client stakeholders to implement internal needs assessments with a focus on equity and belonging. In her role on the Assessment team, Fahima utilizes mixed methods (climate & belonging surveys, focus groups, and/or interviews) to surface key insights and develop…
Jason Craige Harris is a voice for healing, transformation, and the power of storytelling. He brings together insights from diverse fields as a facilitator, conflict mediator, leadership coach, and spiritual teacher. He works in a variety of contexts, with a range of constituents, and across industries to promote cultures of dignity, belonging, and repair. He…
Rebecca Willett is the Chief Operating Officer at Perception. With 15 years of experience leading tech programs for social justice organizations, Rebecca has a passion for organizational capacity and team building. Her focus at Perception is to structure the organization’s work with clients and manage internal resources to ensure effective and timely project completion. Prior…
Afua Addo is the Deputy Director of Programs and Training at Perception Institute and a trauma-focused mental health specialist who specializes in the intersection of trauma, justice and equitable, trauma-informed service provision. A nationally recognized advocate, Afua supported White House Roundtables in 2015/2016 Intervening Public Systems: Interrupting the Sexual Abuse to Prison Pipeline and has…
Rachel Godsil is Co-Founder and Senior Research Advisor to Perception Institute and a Distinguished Professor of Law and Chancellor’s Scholar at Rutgers Law School. She collaborates with social scientists on empirical research to identify the efficacy of interventions to address implicit bias, racial anxiety, and stereotype threat. She regularly leads workshops and presentations addressing the…