The Learning Circle Community of Practice
“It is hard to articulate the benefits I’ve received in deeply participating in the community of practice
developed and led by Erin and Emerald. Their commitment to advancing these values and their
encouraging nature pushes us to consider the ramifications of our decisions and to lean into our
privilege to pursue a better world for all. I am eager and feel empowered to continue my practice
personally and to implement changes I can for a better and more inclusive world. ”
"Everything worthwhile is done with other people."- Mariame Kaba, Organizer & Prison Abolitionist
Individual learning can only take one so far in their anti-racist journey. Cohort learning takes the abstract to application and helps participants grow personally and professionally together.
I host this community of practice alongside Emerald Anderson-Ford of Communities Reaching for Equity and Diversity (CRED).
Who this Community of Practice is for:
This experience is for any group of people trying to build their muscles around thinking, talking, and actively integrating principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into their day-to-day lives and work.
We recommend groups of 10-30 individuals, all of whom are working closely together within an organization, specific sector, or within an established network.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the anticipated outcomes of completing this program?
Participants from our first cohort shared a number of results from completing our program including increased understanding of and ability to speak about JEDIA principles and a stronger desire to take action at work and in their community.
How much does the program cost?
We custom tailor this experience for each organization or network and have a pricing structure that varies depending on a) the number of participants, b) whether the organization(s) are nonprofits or for-profits, and c) the option to add complementary services or additional modules.
How is the program structured?
There are 6, 2-hour sessions in this community of practice and we recommend a cadence of 2 sessions per month.
We will be hosting this program on Mighty Networks. This platform allows participants to access materials and communicate asynchronously. Participants will also have access to our larger Mighty Networks community after completing the program (stay tuned for more info about the community we are building!).
When will the program be offered next?
That is up to you! We currently have space for the January-March 2024 timeframe and can discuss options for starting later in 2024 also.
Are there other learning opportunities that you offer?
Yes, Emerald and I will be rolling out a few more learning opportunities for 2024 including a book club, workshop series, and a deeper dive into JEDIA principles for organizations. If you’d like to get alerts on when we launch those opportunities, please sign up for my newsletter and select the “Radical Leaders” option.
Ready to jump in?
Feel free to reach out and start the conversation.