Ask an Expert: Restorative Circles
June 23, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | CF Campus 5049 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711
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The key to building community, especially during turbulent times, is something we already carry with us every day: curiosity. Curiosity might be the most powerful, yet most underused
leadership tool we have.
In this engaging session, participants experience firsthand how restorative circle practices and ORID methodology spark curiosity, help people feel seen and valued, and give leaders the tools to recreate that environment wherever they lead. The sequence is by design: feel it first, learn what it is, then leave with the framework to build it yourself.
About the Presenter
Meet Frank (he/him/él): Storyteller Extraordinaire, Social Justice Warrior, and Relationship Cultivator. In relentless pursuit of racial and gender equity, Frank’s warmth brings folks together to talk through the tough stuff. Whether he’s delivering a keynote onstage or talking one-on-one with a new connection, his real-talk energy remains consistent, powerful, and generous. Because for Frank, every person’s story matters like each ingredient in a yummy bowl of gumbo. Each standing on its own, but collectively making something unforgettable.
As the Founder of 4 Da Hood and the visionary behind the Ascending Leaders in Color program, Frank continues to forge pathways for Peeps of Color to step into their power. Authentically. Courageously. With unapologetic joy. And he’s doing it one connection, one story, one courageous conversation at a time.