Margaret Wheatley said, “There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about." I couldn’t agree more. My life is so much richer because of the communities I’m a member of. Below are a few that have pushed me forward as a changemaker and global citizen.
Communities
StartingBloc
Fellowship
In 2017 I became a StartingBloc Fellow to take my leadership practice to the next level. This beautiful fellowship is comprised of people committed to something bigger than themselves, people wanting to show up with and for others over the long-haul, people representing a wide spectrum of identities, and people who are entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, mid-career pivoters, new grads, and bridge-builders committed to working between sectors to make real change happen.
NCSU Social Innovation Fellowship
In 2019 I was proud to be a mentor in this yearlong, team-based, co-curricular learning experience that enables NC State’s young social entrepreneurs and innovators to consider more fully their impact on humanity and our planet. As a a mentor, I showed up with real-world perspectives and a commitment to helping students find connections and resources for their ideas and personal development.
NCSU Entrepreneurship Clinic
This is another program I was proud to be a mentor for. The E-Clinic is an award-winning hub that integrates research, teaching, and real-world experience, providing a place where faculty, students, and entrepreneurs can teach, learn and build the next generation of Raleigh businesses. I joined its community of mentors to build long-lasting relationships with students by sharing entrepreneurial insights.
Airbnb Superhosts
I’ve been a member of the Airbnb community since 2015. I started as a guest and graduated to host when I bought my first home. I love the idea of ‘belonging anywhere’ and there is little that I enjoy more than helping others experience the same. Being an exceptional host to others, particularly people you don’t know, is hard work but offers SO much learning and opportunity for connection!