Dr. Tawnya Pettiford-Wates

Lovingly known as Dr. T, Dr. Tawnya Pettiford-Wates brings her lifetime of experiences to the table in this first installment of Chicken Soup for the White Boy's Soul. She is the founder of The Conciliation Project, a social justice theatre company whose mission is "To promote, through active and challenging dramatic work, open and honest dialogue about racism and oppression in America." She has been a mentor to Denver ever since he met her during his studies at Virginia Commonwealth University.