Who Are We?

District Outreach Initiatives (DOI) is an educational based agency that specializes in Parent Advocacy and Leadership Training, Community Engagement and School Recruitment strategies.DOI focuses on increasing Parent, Family, and Community Engagement in urban market areas to increase collective impact strategies and community partnership development. District Outreach Initiatives provides workshops and training programs that help to increase Parent Engagement through educational learning programs that support the way in which parents support learning at home.

All workshops and trainings are interactive, including Community Builders that allow participants to be connected to each other, and Mindfulness activities that support self care and wellness.

Our workshops can be scheduled on through virtual platforms or in person, materials and handouts are included in pricing.

Our initiatives include:

  • Educational workshops and trainings that assist parents in creating activities that will help their children succeed in school and in life

  • Capacity building initiatives for parents that aim to increase their confidence in communication and parent advocacy.

  • Promotion of opportunities to build strong relationships with educators, community partners and stakeholders.

  • Development of recruitment strategies that increase parent capacity in District-Wide initiatives and participation that will increase share of voice.

Our Team

The leadership team of District Outreach Initiatives is a dynamic group of professionals dedicated to fostering community engagement and creating positive change. With a diverse range of expertise in community development, education, and public relations, the team is committed to bridging gaps between local parents and guardians and key resources. Together, they lead efforts to build partnerships, drive impactful projects, and ensure the voices of the community are heard and supported.

Our Leadership Team

Dori Collins

President/ CEO

Veronica Payne

Director

Patrick Pender

Director

Dena Chapman 

Assistant Director

Past partnerships

Parent and Family Engagement

Educational workshops and trainings that assist parents in creating activities that will help their children succeed in school and in life.

School Empowerment

Assist educators and parents with community resources that will enhance school based initiatives, resources and student outcomes.

Community Impact

Family and community engagement strategies designed to cultivate parent leaders and structure school-home-community partnerships around student achievement.

Recruitment

Development of recruitment strategies that increase parent capacity in District-Wide initiatives and participation that will increase share of voice.