Café Conversations with Dr. Kim: Creating Community Through Conversation
Join us for an intimate, salon-style café conversation led by Dr. Kim Mitchell—educator, filmmaker, and TEDx speaker—exploring how meaningful dialogue can help rebuild real community.
This small-group gathering is participatory by design. Through guided prompts and facilitated discussion, we’ll practice listening more deeply, engaging across perspectives, and leaving with simple tools you can use immediately in your own communities and relationships.
What to expect
A warm, low-pressure environment where everyone participates
Guided conversation led by Dr. Kim
Honest, thoughtful dialogue
Practical takeaways you can reuse
Why attend
Learn a repeatable conversation framework used in education and arts communities statewide
Hear insights from Dr. Kim’s work across education, film, and community building
Leave with a clear, actionable takeaway
About Dr. Kim Mitchell
Dr. Kim Mitchell is a TEDx speaker, LA-born filmmaker-educator, and lecturer in UCLA’s Teacher Education Program. She holds a BA from Stanford University, an MFA in Film Directing and an MEd from UCLA, and an EdD in Organizational Leadership. Her work spans award-recognized film and television projects, higher education, and community-centered dialogue initiatives.
Additional details
Seating is limited to keep the conversation intimate
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