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Institute for Civility Co-Founder Cassandra Dahnke Takes the TEDxFoggyBottom Stage to Champion the Power of Civility
ByTalysa McCall July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

HOUSTON, TX. — The Institute for Civility proudly celebrates co-founder Cassandra Dahnke’s recent TEDxFoggyBottom presentation, where she challenged audiences to rethink the role civility plays in strengthening communities, fostering meaningful dialogue, and creating lasting change. Speaking before a live audience at TEDxFoggyBottom in Washington, D.C., Dahnke shared insights drawn from decades of experience helping individuals,…

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Institute for Civility Welcomes Two Dynamic Leaders to Its Team
ByInstitute Staff September 10, 2025June 2, 2026

Welcome to the Team! Institute for Civility Welcomes Two Dynamic Leaders to Its Team [Houston, TX] — May 2, 2025 — The Institute for Civility is proud to announce the addition of two accomplished professionals to its leadership team: Carolyn Zasada, Director of Programs & Development, and Talysa (Lysa) McCall, Director of Communications. Both bring…

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The Institute for Civility Unveils Refreshed Brand Identity
ByInstitute Staff October 2, 2023October 24, 2023

Same Mission, New Name The Institute for Civility in Government has simplified our name to the Institute for Civility. Our mission remains steadfast: to facilitate dialogue, teach respect, and build civility in both the public and private spheres. Our vision is to see a day when civility is the norm for all of us where…

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Institute Co-founder Honored by SCLC
ByInstitute Staff July 26, 2021August 8, 2023

HOUSTON–Institute for Civility President & Co-founder Cassandra Dahnke received the SCLC Civic Engagement Award on July 22. The Leadership Conference cited the Institute’s work to promote civility, teach civility skills, and create opportunities for people to put those skills into practice through real-life civic engagement. In particular, the Leadership Conference commended the Institute’s work to…

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Institute Co-founders Honored with Legacy Award
ByInstitute Staff Admin March 30, 2021August 8, 2023

HOUSTON—Institute for Civility Co-founders Cassandra Dahnke and Tomas Spath were honored at the Emotional Civility Conference, hosted by Dr. Sharon Anderson, on March 26, 2021. Dahnke and Spath were bestowed the 2021 Legacy Award for their work promoting civility in public and private spheres.

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Institute for Civility Co-Founder Cassandra Dahnke Takes the TEDxFoggyBottom Stage to Champion the Power of Civility

The Institute for Civility Unveils Refreshed Brand Identity

Institute Co-founder Honored by SCLC

Institute Co-founders Honored with Legacy Award

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