Community Outreach and Education are vital aspects of our organization. One of the many ways SDVFP is able to engage with communities is through our educational speaking engagements. Read on to learn more!

bystander to UPSTANDER Training

How can we support victims of hate? How can we do better for tomorrow?

Join our Chief Operations Officer, Jen Dreiske, in her nationally acclaimed bystander to UPSTANDER intervention training! Throughout this presentation, listeners will become empowered to advocate for others by being equipped with skills to realistically disrupt incidents of discrimination and hate. Jen educates the audience on microaggressions, apathy, and strength, while sharing with us how to use courage and bring victims of bigotry back into belonging.

The Spiritual Tapestry of South Dakota

Bring your curiosity as Jen helps the audience to explore the rich and vibrant spiritual traditions of our community. Audiences will learn about a variety of religious and spiritual traditions, including Oceti Sakowin, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Paganism, and New Age Spirituality. Jen gives the audience a primer on the basics of these religious and spiritual traditions, as well as educates about how to create inclusive environments.

About the Presenter:

Jen Dreiske, our Chief Operations Officer, has degrees in Anthropology and World Religious Studies from the University of Minnesota, as well as decades of community advocacy experience. She is certified in the Intercultural Development Inventory and the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory. Jen has over 20 years leading complex conversations and presenting. She is active in the interfaith community through her work with South Dakota Faith in Public Life and being the past president of Mount Zion Synagogue. 

Jen has presented on topics of Diversity, Leadership, Purpose, Spirituality, and Inclusion to the following agencies:

Avera McKennan Hospital
Lake Area Tech University of Sioux Falls
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Wells Fargo
Sioux Falls Diversity Conference
Sioux Falls Rotary
SD Corrections Association
Raven Industries
SD DOC Association of State Correctional Admins
Southeast Tech
Spirit of Peace
Sioux Falls School District
Starmark
Yankton Connecting Cultures
Pathways to Inclusive & Equitable Workplaces
Brookings Public Library
Start Up Sioux Falls
South Dakota Education Association

Jen can teach on these topics:

Spiritual Tapestry of South Dakota World Religions in the Workplace and Schools
Intercultural Conflict Inventory
Intercultural Development Inventory
bystander to UPSTANDER
What's Your Purpose?
More Than One Person In The Room

For more information or to schedule a presentation,
​contact Jen at [email protected]