We’re grateful for you.

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Written By Alli Wachtel

Dear friends,

We’ve always said that community is at the core of our work. The communities we build around us are what power our progress toward a more equitable future — one steeped in action that seeks out and eradicates oppressive systems, creating a more humane and just society.

YOU are an essential part of our community. Each of you took part in this work in integral ways this year, whether by sharing your expertise, pushing our thinking, supporting us financially to do bigger and better things, or simply by celebrating the growing network of individuals and organizations who are dedicated to pursuing a vision of a more equitable world. We mean it when we say we couldn’t do this work without you.

Thank you for being a part of the Equity Lab community. We can’t wait for you to join us in what comes next!

Yours in the work,
The Equity Lab Team

 

Here’s what you told us this year.

 
Testimonials

“The [Nexus Fellowship] experience was transformational, professionally and personally. The residency weeks were an incredible lesson in creating a strong, caring community, building off of all the individual strengths of its members. In addition to the work we did together, The Equity Lab's planning and facilitation of those experiences directly impacted how I think about my role supporting teachers, and how I plan, lead and advocate."

— Abby Sheffer, Nexus Fellowship

“Seeding Disruption is a powerful network of peers who have brought inspiration, motivation, support and some needed laughs, to my practice of disrupting the sea of racism we all swim in. Two years later, I continue to draw on insights, sources and ways of engaging in dialogue from my Seeding Disruption experience — in both work and personal settings."

— Amanda Borden, Seeding Disruption Fellowship

“[After working with The Equity Lab] I've become even more focused, deepening my commitments to leading and engaging others along an equity journey to change the trajectory for young people and adults. Openly facing our challenges, being explicit about the future we want to create, and designing new tools and resources with and alongside children, families, and communities characterizes my path forward. The Equity Lab leadership team helped renew my energy so that I may continue to boldly face an uncertain future placing one foot in front of the other to join in the creation of positive solutions in education across the country.”

— Felicia Cummings, National Center for Families Learning, long-term engagement client

“Every interaction with the Equity Lab helps our organization recommit to our why in this work. We talk about centering love and the Equity Lab exemplifies that type of love."

— Rhonda Broussard, long-term engagements partner

“The Equity Lab team was a godsend to me as a district leader during the early years of COVID. They were such wonderful thought partners in working through some really sticky equity concerns that did not have clear or obvious resolution. I have also so appreciated their great work with connecting equity-centered leaders across DC in really meaningful ways."

— Kim Barrett, Seeding Disruption Fellowship

“I have been lucky enough to work with The Equity Lab in a variety of contexts: as a trainee, trainer, coach, facilitator, and friend. Every time I am lucky enough to touch the organization, its people, and its work, I learn something new about myself and my humanity. In the last several years we have seen a proliferation of organizations that provide support for individuals and entities that want to understand the intersections of our work and our identities. Nobody does that work more authentically, and with a deeper rooting in humanity, than The Equity Lab."

— Justin Cohen, long-term engagements partner

Working with The Equity Lab has been life changing and life giving. The professional and personal development I have received through The Equity Lab is incredible. I have become a better person as a result of my experience."

— Daniela Vasan, Nexus Fellowship

Alli Wachtel

I’m Alli, a creative consultant who believes in creating great work for people and organizations who are dedicated to making positive change.

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