Kistner Academy · Masculinity Studies
Research · Training · Community

Healthy, responsible, community-minded masculinity.

Kistner Academy explores masculinity through scholarship, practical skills, and civic engagement. We offer short courses, workshops, and advisory services for schools, teams, nonprofits, and workplaces.

About the Academy

We’re an independent initiative dedicated to helping people and institutions understand masculinity as a set of roles, choices, and responsibilities shaped by culture and community. Our approach blends social science, ethics, and real-world practice—always with dignity and respect.

  • Non-partisan, research-driven perspective
  • Facilitator training for educators, coaches, and mentors
  • Custom programs for youth, adults, and mixed groups

Programs & Workshops

Foundations of Masculinity

Introductory seminar on identity, responsibility, and community—built for mixed audiences and adaptable to age/setting.

  • Language and frameworks
  • Strengths & stereotypes
  • Respect, consent, accountability

Mentorship & Leadership

Practical leadership skills with an emphasis on service, teamwork, and positive role-modeling.

  • Communication & conflict tools
  • Healthy competitiveness
  • Team culture & bystander action

Digital Life & Well-Being

Habits for a healthy relationship with technology, media literacy, and mental fitness.

  • Attention & boundaries
  • Media & masculinity online
  • Peer support & help-seeking

Our Values

  • Dignity: Every participant deserves respect and a fair hearing.
  • Responsibility: Strength includes accountability to others.
  • Service: We build skills that benefit families and communities.
  • Evidence: Programs grounded in research and measured outcomes.
  • Inclusion: Open to all; we collaborate across perspectives.

Who We Work With

Schools, clubs, teams, places of worship, youth programs, community groups, and employers seeking constructive, skills-based dialogue and training.

Contact

Interested in a workshop or partnership? Email us and share your goals, audience, and preferred dates.

info@kistneracademy.com or call (555) 123-4567