A Collaboration between Anna Madill & Alexis Braly James Introduction: Why AI Needs an Equity Lens Sitting in a coffee shop together Anna and I reflected...
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In The Words of Boyz II Men…
It's the end of the road, folks. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been sitting with the news that my role as the Senior Organizational Development Facilitator...
Building the Future of Leadership: Why Inclusive, Human-Centered Training Matters Now
Traditional leadership models were not built for these times or for what is coming next. Workplaces are changing rapidly. The pressure to return to office,...
2025 Constructing Autenticidad Leadership Program
Welcome to the Constructing Autenticidad BIPOC Leadership Program! Constructing Autenticidad: A Leadership Program for...
Making Friends with Fatigue
Lately, Fatigue has been showing up at my door like an old friend who never calls ahead. Sometimes They arrive quietly, settling into the corners of my body...
Introducing: Constructing Perspectives
Explore how identity, power, and perspective shape the way we move through the world with Constructing Perspectives — a self-paced online course built for...
And Yet: A Pride Reflection
As we roll into June, Pride feels different to me this year. In the chaos of the last six months, since the new administration took office and began attacking...
Get Involved, Get Inspired: Celebrate Volunteer Month
More than ever, people are asking the questions: How can I help? What can I do? They wonder how they can help uplift their communities, get involved, and make...
Portland’s Powerhouses: The Orgs Redefining Sustainability
Portland has been known for its eco-conscious culture, but some organizations and businesses are taking sustainability to the next level. From zero-waste...
Weaving In between Worlds
"Queer not as being about who you're having sex with (that can be a dimension of it); but queer as being about the self that is at odds with everything around...
Stay Rooted, Stay Rising
Happy Black History, Present, and Futures Month! This month, we honor the past, embrace the present, and help shape the future. It’s a time to stay rooted in...
An Invitation to Do Something
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) often brings discomfort, particularly for those who are new to the conversation or feel uncertain about how to...
Stop, Start, Continue
One of the most insidious forms of racial discrimination is the process of “othering,” which involves treating individuals or groups as strange or exotic in...
The Election Still Shapes Racial Equity
Dear Readers, this blog post post doesn’t have the same sunny tone. We felt we needed to take a moment and acknowledge the current events and recent...
Celebrate Day of the Dead & Human Rights
A Short Celebration The Day of the Dead (or Día de los Muertos) is a beautiful holiday in Mexican culture, where people honor and celebrate the lives of loved...