Our Values
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Justice
We name and work to dismantle barriers to racial equity and social justice through healing and humanizing policies, practices, and behaviors. We trust in the brilliance and potential of Black, Indigenous, and people of color and our white allies to (re)design systems, institutions, and organizations to center trust as necessary for justice and liberation.
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Connection
We are social beings who thrive in healthy communities and networks. Community is a precursor to action and we honor mutuality, reciprocity, and the emergent nature of relationships
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Compassion
We honor our humanity, lead with empathy, and prioritize care for our well being and the well being of others. We know that healing is a complex process and we value the whole person and their becoming.
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Courage
We are living in unprecedented times of social change and unrest. Building and repairing trust requires brave spaces, truth telling, and moral courage. We act with courage and commitment in everything we do.
Our Team
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Amber Banks, Ph. D.
(she/her/hers)
Founder & CEO
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Ayomi Rajapakse, MPA
(she/her/hers)
Program Manager
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
—Maya Angelou