TLC Committee

As a result of a cultural assessment survey taken by staff, volunteers, and board members, CASA of the Pikes Peak Region developed the TLC Committee. TLC stands for Teaching about differences, Learning how to respect them, and Changing the way we look at the world.

The mission of the committee is to promote discussion and responsible action within the organization in order to understand people and cultures with an emphasis on the people we serve.

Recent activities hosted by the TLC Committee included a presentation by the Southern Colorado Aids Project, staff participation in the “Crossing the Line” exercise, and partnership with UCCS for the annual White Privilege Conference. The committee facilitates discussions on topics and articles relating to diversity and serves as a resource to all volunteers with diversity related case issues.

The TLC Committee is made up of CASA staff members including Mittie Pedraza, Corey Almond, Aubrey Terry, and Roz Stouffer.

If you have questions or comments for the TLC Committee, please send us an email.

TLC Committee (Top row left to right): Roz Stouffer, Corey and Lucas Almond.
(Bottom row left to right): Tammy Johnson, Mittie Pedraza, Amari Johnson (on lap), Aubrey Terry, and Danae Johnson.

Article of Interest: Collaborate and Improvise for Organizational Change – CASA participates in initiative to effect organizational change at a multi-agency level.

Resources for additional information relating to cultural diversity:

- Colorlines Newsletter
- Emerging Leaders Development Program
- White Privilege Conference
- Southern Poverty Law Center
- Southern Colorado Aids Project
- The Re-evaluation Counseling Communities
- Citizens Project
- Crossing the Line Exercise
- Centro de La Familia
- Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community