How to Change the World Podcast

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In this week’s podcast, members of the Javelina team get together and look back at the year, with one big question: “What did 2020 teach us about how to change the world?” From the emotional impact of navigating big changes, to powerful storytelling, to reaching your audience more effectively, we dig deep into our lessons learned and how changemakers can make an even bigger impact in 2021. Featuring: CEO Catherine Alonzo, VP for Digital Strategy & Data Analytics Josh Zaragoza, Strategic Growths & Projects Manager Alana Campbell, and Client Communications Associate Jake Kless.

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This Thanksgiving, we’re sharing one of our most downloaded episodes of the year. Fittingly, it’s all about being a giver.  Adam Grant’s book “Give and Take” argues that most people are givers, takers, or matchers. I’m joined in this episode by Blake Hardison, founding member of Keyser, an innovative real estate firm that exclusively represents tenants and owner occupants in real estate transactions. Together, we discuss the value of giving, how givers are both the MOST and LEAST successful among us, and how to implement giving into your work life and culture.

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Join Catherine for a solo round as she talks about how you and your team can commit to making change in the face of everything that 2020 has exposed, from deep partisan divides to vulnerable public health to systemic racism. No matter how overwhelming and fruitless the fight might seem right now, she offers tangible tools you and your team can use in your work today, in order to create a world where equity and human dignity are no longer the exception.

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Catherine is joined by Jennifer Epps-Addison, the President and Co-Executive Director of the Center for Popular Democracy, a national organization that works to create equity, opportunity and a dynamic democracy in partnership with high-impact, grassroots organizations across the nation. Jennifer shares her own path to activism, as well as the Center for Popular Democracy’s philosophy of how we create community change. Don’t miss this conversation if you’re wondering what the 2020 election means for creating social impact, both in the immediate and long-range views.

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Looking after ourselves is perhaps one of the most important cornerstones of creating change in the world. You’ve heard the old adage that you must put your own oxygen mask on before you can tend to others? Well, sometimes it might be easier said than done. Catherine quizzes her close friend and excellent psychologist Daniel Birichi about how to practice effective self care, how to strengthen your emotional intelligence skillset and what supporting the mental health of yourself and others looks like in 2020. Take a time out and grab a listen.

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Whether your team includes two people or 100, strategic planning is a vital component in your long term strategy for making an impact. A strategic plan is an organized, intentional way of gathering input from all members of your organization to develop realistic and attainable goals that will steer your team towards success. It essentially functions as your magnum opus — housing the purpose, strategy and core values that guide your operation in the present day and for years to come. Catherine reviews why NOW is an essential time for any change-making team to invest time in strategic planning, and how to craft an effective process.

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Catherine is joined by Dr. Sandro Galea, Dean of Boston University School of Public Health and epidemiologist, to discuss what 2020 has exposed about health in America and how we can create change when it comes to health and living for everyone – not just the privileged few. They talk about institutional racism and health in our country, how rates of depression have tripled in the past 6 months (and what to do about it), and what the coming months hold in the fight against COVID-19.

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Catherine talks to the first female and first Latina Mayor of Tucson, Regina Romero, about how she came to make history from growing up in a small border town in Arizona. She shares what it has been like to lead during these crazy times and what she thinks it is going to take to make our communities stronger, safe and healthier – for everyone.

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Knowing your core values and using them in your leadership and social change work is a core skill that impactful leaders harness and develop, and yet as leaders, we rarely have the opportunity to truly laser in on what our core values are and the behaviors that extend from them in everyday life. In this interactive session, Catherine leads professional coach and habits expert Chesa in an exploration of her core personal values, with amazing results. Follow along and explore your own core values to unlock unlimited possibilities for your change work.

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Lloyd Hopkins is the 2020 winner of the Influential People Creating Change Award for Javelina’s inaugural How to Change the World Awards and the founder of the Million Dollar Teacher Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the very foundation of our education system: Teachers. Lloyd and Catherine talk about the power every individual has to make change, how to stay committed when your motivation wanes, and the three essential ingredients for creating culture shifts in our society today.

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Catherine shares three foundational lessons she’s learned about leading a team through difficult times, and is joined by VP of Digital Strategy Josh Zaragoza and Strategic Growth and Projects Manager Alana Campbell, who share their perspectives on how teams can show up for each other and their communities in challenging times. Tune in for tangible and easy-to-implement tips that your team can use right away!

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Catherine is joined by How to Change the World fan favorite (and our very first guest!) Jeannette Maré, the founder and former Executive Director of Ben’s Bells, an organization dedicated to educating about the transformative practice of intentional kindness. Jeannette and Catherine talk about how you can use kindness in your daily work confronting Coronavirus and institutional racism, how it is different than niceness or empathy, and tangible steps you can take today to build your own kindness skillset.

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Peter Sargent is an organizer. And no, that doesn’t mean he’s really good at folding shirts and cleaning closets. In his own words, it means he empowers members of communities that are negatively impacted by a societal problem to speak up and create change. Whether it’s climate change or gun violence, Peter seeks to bring the underrepresented to the table and ensure the story of their experience is told. In telling his own story, Peter shares with Catherine the three things that enables him to be an effective change maker and the vital ingredients that go into transforming communities.

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Amid national protests in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd and countless others at the hands of a corrupt, racist system designed to ground down and enslave black Americans, and the ongoing impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic, intentional, values-driven communications has never been more important for organizations focused on creating systemic change. Catherine shares our Communications Checklist – ten vital things you need for effective storytelling in the near- and long-view.

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Melissa Lamson has worked across the globe with some of the biggest name brands – LinkedIn, Volkswagen and Porsche, to name a few. And what she has learned is the power that organizations can leverage when they invest in their people. She shares with Catherine the signs of high and low performing teams, and what it looks like to transform from the latter into the former. She shares her own background with wanting to impact structural inequities, and how she has found her own path to doing just that.

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For business, nonprofits, and political campaigns, taking a communication break amid the complexities of COVID-19 might sound tempting, but it could more likely be damaging. In this episode, Catherine shares insight on the Do’s and Don’t of Fundraising, Selling, and Storytelling amid COVID-19. Learn to honor your mission while meeting your fundraising goals.

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Daniel Openden is the President and CEO of SARRC (Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center), an internationally recognized nonprofit that conducts innovative research, provides evidence-based practices, disseminates effective training and builds inclusive communities for individuals with autism and their families. Daniel talks to Catherine about his path to his current career, the state of autism research today, and how shifting our mindset toward people with disabilities can transform communities.

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Catherine is joined by Nate Rhoton, Executive Director of one n ten – They delve into Morgan Simon’s “Real Impact” to discuss impact investment, a type of investing that supports social and environmental projects with a financial return. 

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Right now, the future feels full of unknowns. As the world comes together to fight COVID-19, many businesses, nonprofits, and political campaigns are drastically restructuring their methods of outreach, and it can be incredibly daunting. We share 7 tangible ways you can utilize digital and online tactics to serve your community at this time.

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Katie Hobbs started her professional career as a social worker before a friend suggested she explore running for office. She first ran for the AZ House of Representatives, then the AZ Senate, before running successfully for Secretary of State of Arizona in 2018. She shares with Catherine the pivotal moment that changed the trajectory of her entire life, how administering elections impacts all important issues, and what her experience has taught her are the three vital ingredients for creating social change.

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As COVID-19 and its social, psychological, and economic impacts unfold, organizations are facing wide-ranging tough decisions about all aspects of your work. Answers are hard to craft against a backdrop of breaking news alerts and disparate opinions about best practices around the world. In this solo-round episode, Catherine reviews how to develop an adaptive response plan drawn from your core values. Connect with us on social media if you have questions about developing a values-based response plan.

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Margaret Tyndall joins us as the third of four 2020 YWCA of Metropolitan Phoenix Tribute to Leadership honorees. Margaret served as the CEO of YWCA Pittsburgh for 23 years (1977-2000) and as CEO of YWCA USA for two years (2000-2002). She shares with Catherine the pivotal moment in her life that created a passion for YWCA’s core mission of empowering women and eliminating racism, the job ad that changed the trajectory of her career, and everything she has learned about creating change along the way.

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Our conversation with Mary Mitchell is the second of four with the 2020 YWCA of Metropolitan Phoenix Tribute to Leadership honorees. Mary serves as the Deputy Director, Girl Scouts—Arizona Cactus-Pine Council. In her 21 years with the organization she has served in a variety of capacities and now serves as co-lead for the organization’s work related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Mary and Catherine discuss what these terms mean in today’s world, and how they can be incorporated into change making.

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For the next four weeks, we are proud to partner with the YWCA of Metropolitan Phoenix to spotlight their 2020 Tribute to Leadership honorees. Up first, is January Contreras. January ran for Arizona Attorney General in 2018, after founding ALWAYS, a nonprofit that provides no cost legal services to vulnerable young people and victims of human trafficking. From law school to election day, January opens up to Catherine about what she’s learned along the way and what’s next on her journey of community change.

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Catherine is joined by Javelina partner David Waid to discuss The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz, field notes from the desk of a seasoned Silicon Valley tech CEO on how to build and run a business. Catherine and David share their key takeaways from the entrepreneur and current-day venture capitalist’s own personal story. Look out for actionable takeaways on hiring and firing, the importance of culture, and when making a “culture hire” is a bad idea – along with much more!

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Anyone who knows Kate Wells know she is a friendly, warm extrovert who has a passion for the people around her and the community we all call home. Over 20 years ago, Kate and her friends vowed to open a children’s museum when they learned Phoenix was the only city in the country’s largest 100 cities without one. It took them a decade to open it, and it has been shaping our community ever since. Kate shares with Catherine the secrets to her success and what it takes to turn a vision into reality.

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Last June, Jacqueline Thomas was crowned Miss Arizona 2019, and is currently serving our community under that title. In high school, Jacqueline was forbidden from being class President because of her gender, and ever since she has been determined to make change for women. Jacqueline talks to Catherine about what enabled her to win the Miss Arizona title after 6 years of competing, as well as what politics and pageantry have in common, and how we can take lessons on how to change the world from both.

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Jenny Poon is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of CO+HOOTS, a purpose-driven coworking space in Arizona. Jenny is committed to building vibrant and equitable cities by bringing visibility to coworking as an economic development tool. She talks to Catherine about the childhood moment that changed everything for her, and has led her to a career dedicated to changing the face of entrepreneurship in our communities.

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This month, Catherine is joined by Blake Hardison, founding member of Keyser. They discuss Adam Grant’s Give and Take which argues that in professional interactions most people operate as either givers, takers or matchers. Whereas takers strive to get as much as possible from others and matchers aim to trade evenly, givers are the rare breed who contribute to others without expecting anything in return. Learn why givers are the least AND most sucessful among us and how to implement giving in your own life.

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For our first episode of the decade, Catherine is joined by her husband Ruben to roll out their four biggest predictions for changes we’ll see in 2020. From non-alcoholic craft beer to Harvey Weinstein’s criminal trial, they dig into the things they’ll be on the lookout for this year – and the wider implications they have for creating community change.

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For our very special 100th podcast episode, members of the Javelina team get together and look back at 2019. What went well? What changed? What mistakes did we make? From expanding to Colorado to launching strategic digital services, the team dig in to the highs and lows of the year that’s about to end – every step of the way asking: what did we learn? Featuring: Colorado VP Rob DuRay, VP for Digital Strategy Josh Zaragoza, Partner David Waid, Client Associate Justin Plumb and CEO Catherine Alonzo.

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Kathy Hoffman was teaching in a public school when she was inspired to run for office. While many told her to start small, she had her heart set on the place that touches teachers and students statewide: the office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Kathy talks with Catherine about everything she’s learned about creating change in our community, from the moment she first thought about running to today, as she gets ready to head into her second year as the Superintendent of Arizona’s schools.

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Tania Katan is a speaker, performer, coach and consultant, and the author of Creative Trespassing, a field guide for injecting creativity into your work and life to break old barriers and create new outcomes. Tania is also the genius behind the #ItWasNeverDress movement and online phenomenon. No stranger to doing things differently and bringing her whole self into whatever space she is in, Tania and Catherine talk about what it takes to color outside of the lines and think beyond the rules.

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This month, Catherine and David are joined by business leader and coach Eileen Rogers, who is certified in Brenè Brown’s transformational Dare to Lead training program, to discuss the author’s latest book: Dare to Lead. #1 New York Times bestselling author Brenè Brown has spent the past two decades studying the emotions and experiences that give meaning to our lives. Her work on perfectionism and shame have made her a household name and have generated organizational transformation around the globe.

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On a very normal day eleven years ago, Jodi read a text message that irreversibly changed the course of her life forever. Today, she leads U and Improved, an award-winning leadership development company that offers hands-on experiential training for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and individuals who want to learn, grow and improve. Jodi shares with Catherine that heart-stopping moment that changed it all, and what lies at the center of our innate ability to choose to live the life we want.

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Karine Jean-Pierre is an accidental political organizer. Growing up wanting to be a doctor, she fell into political advocacy unexpectedly. She worked on Obama’s 2008 campaign, served in his White House and today serves as the Chief Public Affairs Officer for MoveOn.org, and teaches at Columbia University. The author of the brand new memoir Moving Forward, she joins Catherine to tell the story of growing up a Haitian-American immigrant and falling into the career she loves.

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Catherine is joined by Javelina team members David Waid and Marisa Hoskins and Senior Advisor to the Arizona Department of Economic Security Maureen Casey to discuss this month’s book: The Creative Curve by Allen Gannett. They uncover what it takes to create commercially successful products and why they’re not sure this is the same as achieving creative success. Filled with tales of The Beatles and tattooing your own leg to get a job, this is a hilarious episode full of opinions and laugh out loud moments.

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With a background in entrepreneurialism and technology, an unexpected moment on a beach changed Lisa’s life forever and now she runs Police2Peace. Through a series of programs, including the simple act of adding the words PEACE OFFICER to public safety vehicles, Police2Peace develops community engagement and lowers the barriers between police and the community. Lisa talks with Catherine about the epidemic of violence in our communities today, and how Police2Peace’s approach is making tangible differences.

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Kevin Patterson is a true warrior for change – and his story is remarkable. A five-time cancer survivor, adoptive father to two girls, plaintiff in the lawsuit that toppled Arizona’s gay marriage ban in 2013, and a former candidate for elected office, Kevin has faced more change in the past decade than many people do in a life time. He shares his fascinating tale with Catherine, as well as the lessons he learned every step of the way.

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Christy McClendon is the President and CEO of New Pathways for Youth, an organization that empowers youth to fulfill their potential. Christy gets vulnerable and shares that when she was 18, her mother passed, starting a series of realizations and lessons that shapes her life to this day. Catherine and Christy talk about the power of getting to know yourself really well, how to do it, and what it can create in your life when you do. They have transformed more than 7,000 lives since their founding.

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Claudia Alvarado is a social media influencer on a mission. As a survivor of sexual abuse, she wants to help women trapped in a cycle of self-destructive behaviors break free from the shame that confines them, and help them realize that they, in fact, are enough. Claudia shares her own story of an ultimate breakdown that led her to seek treatment, and the unexpected breakthrough that changed her life forever, as well as her advice for anyone looking to make transformational change in their own lives.

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Co-Owner of the epic Tucson brewery Borderlands Brewing Co. Mike Mallozzi joins Catherine to talk about the book Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson. The book teaches essential skills for how to have important conversations with the people you care about without them disintegrating into screaming voices or silence. From ‘Making it Safe’ to ‘The Pool of Meaning’, Catherine and Mike draw from their own experiences to break down the core concepts of the book and translate them into tangible takeaways.

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Sara Mayer is a philanthropist, the Operations Director for one of the most well known nonprofits in the nation, and a foster mom. When Catherine first read her bio, she thought: “How does she do it all?” The answer is what Sara calls Self Management. Hear Sara’s story about how personal loss gave her an insatiable thirst for living life, and how self management enables her to do just that. When it comes to time management and task management, you will take away insights that you can action today.

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Local First is the largest business membership group in the United States, with over 3,600 members, and a powerful advocate for shopping local. Thomas, who has been with Local First for 6 years and served as ED for 18 months, shares powerful insights about the power of local businesses in making our communities and the secret to creating change in your life and at work. Catherine also goes on a rant about the difference between cause marketing and change engineering, so you won’t want to miss that.

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Catherine Scrivano is a dynamic Financial Planner who knows how to help her clients pursue financial dreams. In this episode, in celebration of Money Month, Catherine Scrivano shares how personal tragedy instilled in her a passion for helping women manage money, as well as some tried-and-tested strategies for managing your personal and business finances. Catherine Scrivano and Catherine Alonzo explore the connection between sound financial management and community change, as well as how to get started.

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Josh is a brand new member of the Javelina team, having just joined our ranks as the Vice President for Digital Strategy. Under his leadership, Javelina will be expanding our paid digital services for our clients. Josh talks to Catherine about the pivotal moment that forever changed his career trajectory, and set into motion a professional path he could never have imagined. They discuss how digital strategies have changed in the past few years, and what you can expect to see from 2020 political campaigns.

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Catherine and David are joined by Sara Mayer, Director of Operations for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for five chapters in the Southwest region and master philanthropist, to discuss the three-book missive of Ray Dalio known by the simple name: Principles. They dig into his numbered lists of principles for life and work, and unearth a fountain of knowledge for creating impactful change and leading fulfilling lives.

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If you’ve ever struggled with setting your own boundaries, have worried you’re not good enough, or been plagued by imposter syndrome, then take the time to listen to Murphy’s story.  Murphy shares her own personal experiences of how she has come to recognize her own agency, and develop the skillset to know her own worth in every job. Catherine and Murphy reflect on the power of getting to know (and love) yourself in anyone’s ability to create change in the world.

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When Drex Davis started working at Scrapbook.com in his late twenties to pay the bills while he pursued his dream of getting into the music management business, he could never have imagined it would become the vocation it is for him today. Started as a hobby, Scrapbook.com has become a business with 100 employees and worldwide customers. Drex talks to Catherine about what he has learned along the way about discovering your passion, finding great mentors, and the power of human kindness.

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Pita Juarez is many things. A communications professional; a queer immigrant woman from Guatemala; an award winning filmmaker, and more. She shares her own story with Catherine, explaining how a racist law in Arizona changed her path forever, and what she is doing today to impact communities through storytelling. We dig into her experience making the award-winning documentary You Racist, Sexist, Bigot and how what she learned has impacted how she walks in the world today.

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Everything you thought you knew about how incredible things like international air travel and Toy Story occur will change when you read Loonshots by physicist and entrepreneur Safi Bahcall. Mind Your Business regulars Catherine Alonzo and David Waid are joined by nonprofit consultant and dedicated community advocate Barbara Lewkowitz, and they dive deep into what this book teaches us about how to nurture a world-changing idea. 

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Andrès Cano was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2018; one of the new wave of non-traditional elected officials who represent a new way of approaching elected government. Andrès talks to Catherine about how family tragedy has shaped his drive to make change in the world, and what he has learned from his first legislative session about what it takes to create change.

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Have you ever wished a friend or family member would change their actions or make different choices? Have you ever withheld the truth from a friend because you are scared of rocking the boat? This week, Catherine talks to Forest Melton about the emotional intelligence it takes to create change – and how to develop it. Forest is a cancer researcher, a passionate crusader for nonprofits, and the 2019 Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s Man of the Year. 

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Representative Jennifer Longdon is a freshman member of the Democratic Caucus in the House of Representatives. When a gun crime left her paralyzed from the collar bones down, Jennifer’s entire life changed. Whether it’s against gun violence, for equal rights for people with disabilities, or for the improvement of the everyday lives of Arizonans, Jennifer is fighting for change in our world every second of every day. Hear how and why she does it in this impactful conversation.

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Sentari Minor and George Grombacher fight all the time. The hosts of podcast Figure it Out, they come together to battle it out over important issues as friends and co-hosts. They talk to Catherine about the importance of talking to people who disagree with you, how your personal values should shape your career path, and how childhood events can shape the rest of your life.

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Ever wondered why some teams flounder while others change the world? Legal mastermind and political changemaker Bob Lord joins Javelina partners Catherine Alonzo and David Waid on this week’s episode of How to Change the World to discuss Simon Sinek’s Leaders Eat Last, which lays out a 21st-century approach to transformational leadership in action. We discuss the top takeaways from Sinek’s best-seller and dig into how it can help you make a difference at work. 

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Interim Dean of Arizona State University’s Law School and author of the recently published Outsiders, Professor Zachary Kramer, thinks we should understand human rights violations differently. He talks to Catherine about the power of recognizing rights and identity on an individual basis rather than in groups, as well as a whole lot of other things: leadership, powerful listening, storytelling in the law, and the secret to being a great lawyer.

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What is the biggest predictor of achievement? If you’re thinking it’s talent, think again. Javelina Founding Partners sit down to discuss this month’s book club pick: Grit by Angela Duckworth. Discover how to find your purpose, how to tap into your passion to achieve your wildest dreams, what it means to be a wise parent, and when to give up and when to persevere.

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The former Director of University of Arizona’s Marching Band, Enrique Feldman one day walked out on the job he’d forever set his sights on with no plan. Facing gripping fear and all the reasons in the world to not take the risk, Enrique leapt – and has never looked back. 

Catherine and Enrique talk about what can be possible when we don’t set limitations. Enrique shares the varied work of his foundation, including Intellectual Brainwave Games – the key to altering your brain so you can change your life.

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Bridie Farrell is a record-breaking American speed skater and sexual abuse survivor, who has been a vocal champion for legislation around the country that protects the victims of child sex abuse. She was a key voice in the passage of Arizona’s against-all-odds HB 2466, which allows survivors of child sex abuse an additional 10 years to sue their abusers.

Bridie talks with Catherine about the pivotal moment that led to publicly sharing what happened to her, her advice to others on how to tell their own story, and what it takes to pass world-changing legislation.

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This week Catherine sits down with Dimitri Zakharov, CEO and Co-Founder of Impact Enterprises. His company is focused on helping pioneer socially-conscious outsourcing in Africa and was the first company of its kind in Zambia.

They talk about his job, how Impact Enterprises is providing quality jobs for Zambians, and they get a bit philosophical about what it takes to change the world.

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ICYMI: We’re reposting Rob DuRay’s interview from March in anticipation of this week’s celebration.

If you’re in the Phoenix area, we hope you can come to celebrate the Colorado expansion and our newest team members at our party this Thursday, May 23rd (bit.ly/javelinaparty2019). You’ll have chance to meet Rob himself and learn more about everything that’s happening with Javelina.

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Daniel Ramos is the Executive Director at One Colorado: the state’s leading advocacy organization dedicated to advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Coloradans and their families. 

We talk about how Daniel got into politics and advocacy, and the amazing work One Colorado is doing to create a more equal place for the LGBTQ community.

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This week, Catherine reconnects with an old friend – Jayson Sime. He opens up about the powerful difference between surviving and thriving, and the changes he made to get beyond survival. They also discuss Jayson’s plunge into politics, the importance of self-care, and when he decided to become a yoga teacher. Jayson has led an incredible path to get to where he is today and there’s a bit of something for everyone in his story.

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Candi CdeBaca is a fifth-generation Denverite running for Denver City Council District 9. We talk about her amazing campaign, her vision for Denver, and why she’s running to make a change. She’s so inspiring and we hope you can listen in and learn about her experiences, and how we can all show up to make a difference in the world.

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Jo Ellen Caldwell has led a trailblazing career and is currently a Captain and Paramedic with the Phoenix Fire Department. You name it and she’s done it: martial arts, kickboxing, a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, working every position on a fire truck, and so much more. She’s committed to empowering and building up others so they can achieve their goals, and her work has earned her the distinction of being the 2019 YWCA First Responder Honoree.

You can learn about Jo Ellen and her incredible journey on the YWCA website. 

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Paula Cullison is the Founder and President of the Arizona Women’s Partnership which awards grants to small charities in AZ that assist underserved women and children. Their amazing work has impacted more than 100,000 women. We talk about advocacy, what she has learned from her travels, and moving ideas into action. Paula is our second incredible guest as we feature YWCA Phoenix Tribute to Leadership Award honorees for the month of April. 

You can learn about Paula and her advocacy to uplift women on the YWCA website. 

We’re excited to feature interviews with the recipients of the YWCA Phoenix Tribute to Leadership Awards for the month of April. Our very first guest is Alejandra Gomez, recipient of the 2019 Racial Justice Award. Alejandra is Co-Director of Living United for Change in Arizona (LUChA) – an amazing community organization of families, working together to bring about a more socially and economically just AZ. She shares the story of how she came to her work and the importance of community organizing and advocacy.

You can learn about Alejandra and her work in advancing racial justice on the YWCA website.