Our Board of Directors
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Cassi Wright, Washington, D.C., United States
I live in Washington, DC after living for more than a decade in San Francisco, CA and as a native-born Californian am discovering spring for the first time in my life! I identify as a biracial (black and white) cis-gender woman. I am deeply involved in the leadership team of the Greenermind Summit, a community of changemakers who are mission driven with a focus on positive environmental and social impact. I am also deeply committed to social justice and increasing knowledge of our white supremacist history that was excluded from our education system.
I am fascinated by emotional intelligence and psychology and am constantly assessing what makes people tick… Read More…
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Robert Rodriguez, New York, United States
I was born with a birth defect called "Fibular Hemimelia" which led to my amputation at 10 months old. Growing up was not easy without a consistent father figure, a victim of abuse and a house fire that changed my life.
As now a father and a husband, I turned my test into my testimony... Read More…
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Eric Poon, California, United States
One of my favorite quotes is by one of the most noteworthy and inspiring Asian figures in recent history, Bruce Lee. He stated that “If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done.” These are words that I live by every day, because I aspire to be a defining figure in my family tree. My passion is personally growing and becoming a better individual, who can create a legacy... Read More…
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Yohn Hall, Jr., California, United States
Yohn Hall is a digital production professional passionate about creation and bringing projects to life. Yohn was raised by his mother in a diverse but poverty-stricken area of Philadelphia, PA. Through his experience moving coast to coast, learning from past failures, and working hard to create a bright future for himself and his family, he overcame the stereotypes placed upon him and learned to be highly adaptable and an active problem solver… Read More…
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Brooke Griffin, Australia/New Zealand
I am 31 years old and am currently living with my partner/fiancé in Western Australia where I am applying for Permanent Residency. I love traveling, being outdoors, relaxing especially with dogs or animals around me, and finding authentic connections with people from all different places and backgrounds.
My interests and passions feel broad and sometimes random to me, but I choose to follow them in small and big ways, through part-time work, volunteering, or just engaging in my personal time. I have a bachelor's degree from Dominican University of California, in Women and Gender Studies with minors in Psychology & Leadership Studies… Read More…
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Jennifer Smith Haylett, California, United States
I live in Albany, California, with my wife, Ashley, and am a digital content creator who has a passion for telling the stories of people doing good things. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Media Studies with minors in Leadership and Business.
After I graduated from college, I worked in the marketing field to gain experience and apply what I learned in school to the real world. Soon into my career I realized that I wanted to open my own business, so I rose to the challenge… Read More…
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Miller McCord, California, United States
I was born and grew up in California, USA, with a mom, dad, and a sister and am an aunt to two college age nieces and nephews.
I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age twenty, and it is an integral part of who I am and how I show up in the world. My mental health journey and these connections have helped me to create a strong community of support, which I wish for everyone on the planet.
Throughout my career I have worked with a passion for showcasing the importance of human connection, dignity, and autonomy for anyone and everyone with different physical and mental health abilities… Read More
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Kate Culley, New Jersey, United States
I was born and raised on the West Coast in California and now I live on the East Coast of the United States in New Jersey. I’ve been working in the Human Resources field for over twenty years, am Professional Human Resources and Human Resources Certification Institute certified, and have a bachelor's degree in Political Science.
My job can be intense and competitive: I have performance management for over three thousand people and every day I am acting as a change agent… Read More…