Our Team
Dr. Chanika R. Perry
Chanika currently serves as Director of Education Programs at Hands On Atlanta, an adjunct professor at Teachers College, Columbia University, and a school board member at the International Community School in Decatur, GA. Raised on a dirt road in rural Georgia, she now lives in Atlanta after calling New York City home for 11 years. She has been in the fields of youth development and education for over 20 years, with most of those years spent in New York City and Atlanta.
Dr. Lance W. Ozier
Lance has been on the faculty of The City University of New York since 2009, having also taught courses at Teachers College, Columbia University. Born and raised on a Georgia farm, he now lives in New York, and has taught and worked in Atlanta and NYC classrooms for over 20 years. Lance also spent 15 seasons in the Catskill Mountains at Morry’s Camp, and serves on the American Camp Association’s research advisory committee.
Chanika and Lance have been friends for over 20 years, worked together at Project Morry for over a decade, and continue to collaborate as co founders of Conversation Forward
What folks are saying:
“On the sliding scale of importance, you both are tacking the MOST of the many (many, many) monumentally important things to address in our world!”
“Dr. Chanika and Dr. Lance are a wonderful team - who are well-versed - and their chemistry is apparent.”
“Really put in intentional work to create a space where we were comfortable being uncomfortable. Gave us the room to grow…”
“Love the style of your presentation-I felt very safe to talk and discuss. You shared great resources and I appreciate you both!”
“Really enjoyed the group sharing opportunities. And hearing about your personal experiences.”
“Chanika & Lance, I loved your presentation! It is so needed in so many settings.”