In a world filled with ever-increasing social inequality, discriminatory prison systems, and severe environmental challenges, we founded Tactile Education with a shared vision of driving social and environmental justice through education.
Our story began with a deep conviction that education can be a transformative force that breaks down barriers and empowers individuals from all walks of life. Determined to make a difference, we embarked on a mission to create inclusive educational opportunities to activate the next generation of changemakers.
United in our passion for social justice and transformative education, we created Tactile Education as a platform that could amplify our impact. Through our combined expertise and unwavering commitment, we seek to reshape the educational landscape and empower individuals of all ages to become agents of change in the fight against injustice.
Gina Higgins is a highly dedicated, ambitious, and goal-driven educator with 25+ years commitment to the social and academic success of every student she is privileged to work with.
Dezmond’s commitment to social justice was first cemented in 2010 when he and a group of several friends started cop watching to record police interactions and to discourage misconduct through transparency.
Raina graduated from Columbia University in 2017. She went on to pursue a joint master's degree from the University of Strasbourg (France) and the University of Groningen (Netherlands).
Elle Roth-Brunet is a business strategist, brand builder, and creative producer who deeply believes in the power of representation and storytelling.
Jasper Olsaki-Lounds is a transgender advocate and educator from Oakland, California.
We are committed to promoting an understanding of diversity, expressed in many forms including race, ethnicity, gender, ability, sexual orientation, national identity, language, culture, religion, socioeconomic status, age, and more, through open conversation, academic knowledge, and experiential learning.
We are committed to empowering students to unlearn biases and to challenge harassment, discrimination, and injustice. We encourage our students to approach the world with an open mind and respect for both the familiar and unfamiliar that they will encounter.
We are committed to fostering a sense of inclusion within our programs, where differences are not only tolerated but celebrated, where everyone's voice can be heard, and every student feels a sense of belonging.
We are committed to creating a curriculum that draws from diverse sources and perspectives while focusing on the real-life consequences of oppression and understanding of the mechanisms which perpetuate oppression.
