WEPOWER Welcomes Bijal Desai-Ramirez to Lead Economic Power-Building
WEPOWER Welcomes Bijal Desai-Ramirez to Lead Economic Power-Building
During these last months our team has been busy dreaming, challenging, and fortifying our values, our strategies, and our definition of impact. Our first pilot program hit its half-point mark, and we are cultivating a sense of energy and purpose with our regional partners and our inaugural cohort of power-builders.
How to have Uncomfortable Conversations | Teen Vogue
How to have Uncomfortable Conversations | Teen Vogue
In this op-ed, Charli Cooksey explains how to have uncomfortable conversations about issues—political or otherwise.
Canvasing with our North City Power-Builders
Canvasing with our North City Power-Builders
As part of our second weekend with our cohort of north city residents, we engaged in developing and practicing some fundamental community organizing skills and principles!
Learning from Peer Education Advocates
Learning from Peer Education Advocates
On Saturday afternoon leaders in education reform joined us to share their varied experiences and perspectives of St. Louis’ public education systems.
WEPOWER Prepares North St. Louis Residents to Lead Education Policy Change
WEPOWER Prepares North St. Louis Residents to Lead Education Policy Change
With great excitement, I’m writing to you having transitioned from interim Executive Director of Forward Through Ferguson into serving as full-time CEO & founder of WEPOWER.
Forward Through Ferguson #STL2039 Action Plan
Forward Through Ferguson #STL2039 Action Plan
Before I transitioned to full time at WEPOWER, I had the great pleasure of designing and launching a three-year #STL2039 Action Plan. Take a look! Engage. This important work is not possible without your action, belief, and radical collaboration!
Snapshots from the Academy’s First Weekend
Snapshots from the Academy’s First Weekend
Our Spring 2018 Education Power Building Academy launched this weekend! Here are a few snapshots from the kick-off.
Pass on the Word: Apply to become a Power-Builder!
Pass on the Word: Apply to become a Power-Builder!
The application is open. Apply—better yet, apply with a friend!