Bridging Knowledge, Culture, and Values

Dr. Ann Dapice (Lenape/Cherokee) is a visionary scholar, educator, and advocate whose work blends sociology, ethics, and Native American studies. With a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Dapice has dedicated her life to making complex knowledge accessible, serving in teaching and leadership roles at esteemed institutions like Widener University and Penn State Abington.

As Executive Director of the Institute of Values Inquiry, a nonprofit she co-founded in 1984, and Director of Education for T.K. Wolf, Inc., Dr. Dapice amplifies Indigenous voices while addressing social issues like mental health and addiction. Her award-winning work, including Dr. Ralph Dru’s “Dreamkeeper Award,” honors her Lenape and Cherokee heritage, enriching global audiences through research, writings, and international presentations.

A light of cross-cultural understanding, her powerful insights resonate far and wide, guiding readers on an amazing journey of values, ethics, and self-discovery.