Who is Terri Givens?
Terri Givens is a political scientist, author, speaker, and consultant known for her work on race, immigration, and inclusive leadership. She is the author of Radical Empathy, The Roots of Racism, and Immigration in the 21st Century. She is an in-demand expert with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC News), Bloomberg, and other international outlets.
Currently a professor at the University of British Columbia, Terri has held leadership roles at McGill University, Menlo College, and the University of Texas at Austin, advancing strategic initiatives on international studies, equity, and curriculum. She has delivered 70+ keynotes and workshops since 2020, helping organizations build more inclusive and empathetic cultures.
Terri’s service extends well beyond academia. She is deeply committed to community service and creating change in the communities where she lives. She has supported and led many nonprofits and currently serves on the board and executive committee of her alma mater, Gonzaga Preparatory School.
Reckoning: Creating Positive Change through Radical Empathy
The title will be released on October 21, 2025
Anti-racist movements have continued to grow worldwide after the death of George Floyd in 2020. Following the BLM protests, many promises were made to deal with the impact of structural discrimination. While this led to more talk than action, there has also been meaningful change, some of which has gone under the radar. The US media focused primarily on the backlash that resulted in book bans and laws against having DEI offices in universities.
In contrast, this book, a follow-up to Terri Givens’ best-selling book Radical Empathy: Finding a Path to Bridging Racial Divides, highlights the promises which were delivered. It focuses on hope and taking action and creating a positive environment including the use of the radical empathy approach to empower ongoing change.
Terri’s Books
