REACT Initiative, Inc.
Advocating for Equity in Education
Rethinking Education. Centering Equity.
Challenging Deficit Ideologies
Centering Culture & Language
Strengthening Equitable Practice
Transforming Systems & Structures
Building Capacity for Equitable Change
Our Mission
REACT Initiative, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that addresses barriers impeding the educational access and success of individuals from historically marginalized populations. We identify and address unjust educational practices and structures by contributing to the continued development of professionals serving diverse populations. Our services, therefore, extend beyond schools and universities to clinics, hospitals, corporations, childcare facilities, nonprofits, religious organizations, and more.
What's Happening
at REACT?
Something Dynamic is Coming
REACT works with educators and advocates to support equitable education for students.
Current Initiatives
Education, Mentorship, Advocacy.
REACT’s vision is to be a leading provider of professional development, educational resources, mentorship, and advocacy services for those working with global majority populations.
Dionna Latimer-Hearn, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a nationally and internationally recognized educational consultant, scholar, and speaker whose work unapologetically centers African American English (AAE), justice, and equity in education. With over two decades of experience across six countries, she combines linguistic expertise, lived experience, and visionary leadership to shift how educators, institutions, and systems engage with language and culture.
As the founder of REACT Initiative, Inc., and host of the The Culture We Speak Podcast, Dionna brings people together to unlearn deficit thinking and reimagine possibility—especially for linguistically and culturally diverse students. Her research and advocacy have earned accolades from organizations such as the World Education Research Association, American Educational Research Association, and National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing.
Whether facilitating a session on culturally sustaining pedagogy or amplifying community voices online, Dionna is known for her warmth, wisdom, and commitment to creating spaces where everyone feels seen, respected, and empowered to speak their truth.
Our Services
Meet our Collaborators
Meaningful change happens through collaboration. Meet the professionals and community partners who contribute their expertise, perspectives, and lived experiences to REACT Initiative’s growing body of equity-centered work.
