Ashley Heard
A South Louisiana native, Ashley grew up moving around the country. She landed in Nashville for college and was shocked by the privilege of many of her peers. Thanks to supportive friends, extra help from professors, and a financial aid officer who more than once found an extra work study job or scholarship, she made […]
Christina Cancelli
Christina grew up in a first generation household in Southern California where she quickly learned how to navigate opposite, often opposing, worlds at the same time. She was the first in her family to go to college and on the campus of Yale learned and felt the term ‘imposter syndrome’. Since, has spent her career […]
Dave Bryson
Son of a social worker and a corporate lawyer, Dave grew up in a highly segregated white neighborhood in Boston, MA. The divergent professions of his parents provided him with an early understanding of inequality, as well as his own relative access to power and privilege. This lived experience has driven him ever since seeking […]
Mike Pope
Mike has spent his career advancing racial justice and expanding opportunities for young people. His work is grounded in a belief that strong organizations listen to the communities they serve and create meaningful opportunities for those communities to lead. He approaches leadership with a commitment to listening first, sharing power, and taking responsibility for moving […]