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Manuel Soares, BA

Executive Director of The Race Equity Leadership and Research Collective

Manuel Soares (he/him) is the Executive Director of the RE Collective. He is excited to be continuing his work with the RE Collective and managing the ways we build upon authentic relationships that transcend and destabilize oppressive systems. He has been with the RE Collective since late 2020, starting as an intern and growing into the Movements & Capacity Building Facilitator and Digital Media Manager, then becoming the Director of the Ukombozi Fellowship. With just over 6 years of anti-racist facilitation experience, he has built the muscle of leading others towards the past of collective liberation that he himself still travels each day as a lifelong practice. Working with the RE Collective has allowed him to continue to grow and hone in his facilitation skills surrounding anti-racism and being able to build on the curriculum to include more experiences surrounding the ways white supremacy takes hold in all of our communities. A journey he began in undergrad after he was trained to become a sustained dialogue facilitator. This training laid the foundation for his experience working with groups committed to unlearning white supremacy and actively practicing anti-racist methodologies. 

Manuel received his high school diploma and associate degree in May of 2018 from Timken Early College High School and Stark State College. He then went on to work on his BA in Community & Justice Studies and Theater at Allegheny College in May 2021.  While at Allegheny, he was heavily involved on campus, being involved in many protests and standouts through his time there and serving as the President of the Association for the Advancement of Black Culture his senior year. While he was not working on equity initiatives, he was still involved and dedicated to the arts in theater as an actor and new playwright. Manuel is excited to work with this team and be the change he wants to see within his own communities.

Jordan Pierce, BA

Digital Media Manager

​Jordan is a recent graduate of Allegheny College. While majoring in Communications and minoring in Political Science, Jordan has a deep passion for filmmaking and serving his community. Centering Black narratives is of the upmost importance for us in these unprecedented times, and Jordan's want's to be someone to help capture just that.

Olivia Sininta

Intern

Olivia Sininta (she/her) is a dedicated social work student at the University of Houston Downtown, where she is set to graduate in May 2025. With a deep passion for social justice, Olivia is committed to advocating for marginalized groups and working towards creating a more equitable society. Through her studies, she has gained a strong foundation in social work practices while improving on her skills in community engagement and advocacy. Outside of her academic pursuits, Olivia is an avid reader and enjoys exploring new destinations through travel. She balances her rigorous studies with her roles as a loving wife and devoted mother, finding fulfillment in both her personal and professional life.

​Katia Goudeau

Intern

​Katia “Tia” Goudeau is an intern at The RE Collective. As a dedicated future social worker and an intern, Tia is passionate about advocating for equality and social justice, particularly for the BIPOC community. As a Black woman, her personal experiences have shaped her passion for this work, driven by a desire to create a better future for her four children and future generations.
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She holds an Associate of Arts degree from Lone Star College in 2023 and is on track to complete her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) in May 2025. In addition to her studies, she is an entrepreneur, bringing her innovative spirit and dedication to community empowerment into all of her endeavors. She is deeply invested in fostering change and promoting understanding, ensuring that the fight against racism is at the forefront of her efforts. Her journey is driven by a desire to create a more equitable world for all.

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