Why I work at Everyday Democracy:
The Dialogue to Change approach with a racial/intergenerational equity lens that can lead to potential individual, community, and also institutional/system changes in society is a very compelling process to me. Including people and communities, who have been historically excluded from decision making processes, is critical to a healthy democracy and I am grateful to work for an organization whose mission and vision is to advance these goals.
What I love about what I do:
As the Research and Learning Associate, I enjoy assisting communities and our team in increasing our understanding through evaluation and research of how community engagement initiatives contribute to the outcomes and impacts in moving towards a more racially equitable and democratic society.
How I got here:
Before Everyday Democracy, I worked for a faith-based non-profit that helped college students integrate faith, leadership development, and social justice. For one of our projects, I had asked Everyday Democracy to lead a structural racism workshop with us and after that, loved what Everyday Democracy was about and wanted to be involved!
What I do when I’m not helping communities create change:
Anything that has to do with food- eating, trying new foods and restaurants, cooking, or watching food shows. Reading. Watching WNBA games, running, cycling, hiking, and visiting museums.