April Inniss – Martha’s Vineyard
Senior Research Associate – James Bell Associates April selected Martha’s Vineyard as her place of significance because it offered her tranquility, cherished memories of relaxation, and a sense of...
Origin Stories Case Study: Annie E Casey Foundation
E4 Youth works with education and workforce leaders to provide insights on how feeling seen and heard can help them build a stronger sense of communiity and achieve better outcomes for youth and their employees.
In October 2023, we worked with the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Building Evidence to Advance Equity cohort to caoture their stories which culminated in a powerful panel discussion in which they shared their stories and brainstormed on how they can apply these lessons to their daily practices.
Maria Cazares – Wasco, California
Youth Organizer – Dolores Huerta Foundation Maria’s place of significance is Wasco, California, where she grew up witnessing and overcoming inequalities in communities of color. She is a first-generation...
Jose Enriquez – John Glenn High School
CEO/Founder – Latinos in Action Jose’s place of significance is John Glenn High School, where he learned to fail and succeed, developing humility and resilience. He overcame his fear...
Corrina Brown – Avenues at Steele Creek
Development Manager – The Beautiful Project Corrina’s choice of her first apartment as her place of significance symbolized her initial taste of independence, devoid of external influences. As time...
Anthony Barrows – Maverick Square Public Housing
Managing Partner & Founder, Center for Behavioral Design & Social Justice Anthony’s place of significance is the Maverick Square public housing complex in East Boston, MA where he grew...
Ronnette Smith – Clark Atlanta University
CEO – Future Foundation Ronnette is a proud graduate of the HBCU Clark Atlanta University, where she earned a B.A. in Mass Communication/Media Studies. Her alma mater, selected as...
Dawn Henderson – Camden, New Jersey
Director of Research – Village of Wisdom Dawn’s hometown, Camden, New Jersey, holds a special place in her life, as it is where she was born and raised. Despite...