We are so proud of our leader, Karundi A. Williams!!! Happy 5 years!
This year, I am celebrating my 5th anniversary as the Executive Director of re:power. I am reflecting on my legacy and what we've built for communities of color. Over the past five years, re:power has: Doubled our annual budget More than doubled our staff size Trained 10,000 participants including pivoting to training over 2,000 organizers exclusively online in 2020 Launched our first-ever Women of Color Leadership Cohort in 2022 providing training for over 300 women And clarified the organization's mission, and values rooted in liberatory and pro-Black organizing This success is not mine alone. I would not be here if it were not for my husband, Rafiq, who took the time to care for our daughter, Zoya, so that I could pursue my dreams and passion. Thank you Rafiq. My amazing re:power team - 19 of the baddest, boldest, and most committed organizers I know who care so deeply about our work. They are the reason I love working at re:power. Our funders do more than cut checks, they are partners; this has created the conditions for re:power to do bigger and bolder things for this movement. One of the best examples of this is my board who trusts me to continue strengthening this organization; that’s a deep trust I had never felt previously.?This culture on the board was spearheaded by four special board members who are rolling off this year: Sarah Audelo, April Sims, Leah Boudreaux, and Carmen Berkley. All four of these women were part of the board who hired me, but also a big reason why I stayed and why I have thrived. All of them have invested in my personal growth and leadership, partnering with me through the challenges and celebrating the wins as well. I am so grateful to have been in this relationship with each of you - thank you for your dedication and service. I could not be more proud of the programs, infrastructure, and culture we've built. And we did it with a clarified purpose rooted in liberatory and pro-Black organizing. Join me in celebrating re:power's growth and looking excitedly to the future. Donate to re:power today:?https://lnkd.in/e6_xKyBe