How We Got Here

2016
Citizen Discourse started as a blog.

2017
We evolved into an online platform for teens to engage in longer form dialogue.

2018
Pictured here raising money to develop an ed tech start up with a social conscience.
Creating a product designed for students that does not monetize their data proved difficult.

2019
At SXSW EDU with a new focus on in-person workshops and trainings .

2020
Hosted “salons” to create community and foster effective communication .

2020
2020 forced innovation. Citizen Discourse evolved into a practice in civil discourse with online workshops on values, trust, mindfulness and active listening.

2021
Adopted a method for designing gatherings so the human experience is centered and psychological safety is fostered.

2025
CD Consulting launches proudly centering a talented team of advisors.
Resources for Belonging
Compassion Contract
Our Compassion Contract is a social contract we offer to help teams create collective agreements for how to engage with greater care.
Gender Inclusive Constitution
Know your rights!
The Constitution of the
United States of America.
A gender inclusive edition.
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Join a conversation.
Conversation Collective
Hosted weekly on Zoom