By: Funders for LGBTQ Issues Staff on January 25, 2023
What do you do at Funders? What strengths do you bring to your work?
As the newest Director of Programs at Funders, I am responsible for leading and managing the program team, overseeing the execution of Funding Forward, coordinating our training structure, and developing an effective program department. With a background in Community Organizing, I bring a wealth of strengths to this role, having served as an Executive Director twice and managing programming for the past six years. My expertise in community safety, mediation, facilitation, and organizational development are skills I’ll be relying on often. I pride myself on my ability to create safer work environments centered on wellness and capacity, which is essential for successful team building. As a Cancer Sun, I am naturally inclined to cultivate a culture of over-communicating, which lends itself well to fostering an emotionally safe workplace (no, seriously, it does!).
As this week ends, we stand in solidarity with our AAPI community. Thank you, @aapip for sharing "11 Ways Forward This Lunar New Year," an article that includes response resources to support those affected by the tragedy in Monterey Park and ways to heal. https://aapip.org/news/11-ways-forward-this-lunar-new-year/
Our deepest condolences are with the victims of Monterey Park, their families, loved ones, and the surrounding community affected by the deadly attacks on January 21st.
This violent act marks the 33rd mass shooting in the country this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
We are devastated to hear about the mass shooting at the Lunar New Year Festival. This is supposed to be a time of family and celebration. Our communities cannot wait for solutions - the time is NOW! https://twitter.com/nytimes/status/1617154732375642112