Impact Stories

Roxana Franco: Environmental Justice for Future Generations

Roxana is currently advocating to assure community voices are heard and their expertise is acknowledged. She seeks to be a...
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Alexii Sigona: Partnerships for Indigenous Sovereignty

Through the Leadership Academy, Alexii learned how to connect with local governments and persuade electeds in service of his tribe....
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Trina Hineser: Lifting Others Into Leadership Roles

For Trina, the most gratifying part of her work has been facilitating connections that bring people together to find solutions...
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Deb Kramer: Becoming a More Efficient Community Organizer

Deb joined the Leadership Academy to improve her understanding of the political process and how city staff and agencies interact...
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Uriel Hernandez: Speaking Up for My Community

Thanks to the Leadership Academy, Uriel is more committed than ever to staying engaged and speaking up for the changes...
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Violet Saena: Reaffirmed Passion

Within the Leadership Academy, Violet found the support and network to help those who most need it. She says it...
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Morgan Aitken-Young: Equipped to Win Campaigns

One of the most meaningful parts of the Leadership Academy for Morgan was the friendships she made with 30 other...
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