Meet US
Lisa M. Wilson
Co-Facilitator/Curriculum Writer/Co-Founder
Lisa M. Wilson has worked in education for over 20 years and is a social justice activist for education and prison reform.
Dorothy L. Haskin
Collaborator
Ms. Dorothy is an ECE Adjunct professor, mentor and consultant promoting diversity and social
justice through individual/cultural storytelling and STEAM in the classroom curriculum and life.
Melissa Coyne
C.A.R.E. Curriculum Writer
Melissa Coyne has worked in the ECE field for 30 years and is the Program Director of RIE. She is an advocate for equity and critical thought.
Sarah L. Wilson
Core C.A.R.E. Curriculum Writer/Co-Founder
Sarah L. Wilson is an artist, screenwriter, director, educator, social justice activist, and advocate in the world of fine arts, media, and literature.
Leticia Garza
Core C.A.R.E. Curriculum Writer/Co-Founder
Leticia Garza is the founder of E.P.I.C. Consulting and is committed to education reform, community connection and development, advocacy, and activism.
Dr. Koyya Lewis
Core C.A.R.E. Curriculum Writer/Co-Founder
Dr. Koyya Lewis is an assistant professor committed to helping students — particularly underrepresented students —succeed in Higher Education.
C-Note
C.A.R.E. Collaborator
C-Note is a poet, playwright, performing artist, and award-winning visual artist who is known as the King of Prison Hip Hop. C-Note is a social justice activist behind the walls.
Tonette Salter
Collaborator
Tonette is an Equity Analyst committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion explicit to race and systemic inequalities of underserved populations.
Min King X
Collaborator
Min King X is the ED for California Prison Focus. King is and activist and committed to prison reform and social justice.
Terrance Stone
Collaborator
Mr. Stone works with students on over 30 campuses in San Bernardino, Rialto and the High Desert as well as visit with students in juvenile hall.
Shawna Wright
Collaborator
Shawna Wright is the Chief Possibilities Officer at Growing Big Ideas, a leader in workforce development, DEI+B, and a social justice advocate.
Janis Perry
Collaborator
Janis Perry , a professor of counseling and teacher education for 36 years, is committed to serving students with support programs and curriculum steeped in equity and social justice mindedness.
Brandon Ashford
Collaborator
Brandon is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. He is the Assistant at College Of The Canyons for DEI.
Dr. Shuna H. McMichael
Collaborator
Dr. Shuna H. McMichael is a Research Administration, Compliance, Research Development, Project Management, and Grant Accounting professional.
Alexandra Evans
Collaborator
Alexandra is a student equity and academic counselor who believes in the power of truth, authenticity, advocacy, and purpose.
Amy Christianson
Collaborator
Amy Christianson’s work experience in education covers cradle to career and positions her perfectly as co-owner of Beacon Results, Executive Director of CCCAOE, and Butte County Office of Education Trustee.
Amy Christianson
Collaborator
Amy Christianson’s work experience in education covers cradle to career and positions her perfectly as co-owner of Beacon Results, Executive Director of CCCAOE, and Butte County Office of Education Trustee.
Jocelyn Tucker
Collaborator
Jocelyn Tucker is an Educational Consultant, College Instructor, and an advocate for children and families with over 30 years of experience.
Dr. Alex Davis
Co-Facilitator/ Collaborator
Dr. Davis is the Assistant Chancellor and Executive Director of the Los Angeles Orange County Regional Consortium.
Helia G. Cuadras
Collaborator
Helia is an advocate for ECE and education reform with extensive academic and hands-on experience in QRIS programs.
Crissy Nooris
Core C.A.R.E. Curriculum Writer/Co-Founder
Crissy Nooris is an educator, social justice activist, and advocate who is committed to helping others find their "why" in this world.
Kim Barker
Core C.A.R.E. Curriculum Writer/Co-Founder
Kim Barker is an assistant professor, child and family advocate, and social justice activist dedicated to reforming the system through curriculum development.
Rachel Johnson
C.A.R.E. Curriculum Writer
Rachel Johnson is an Associate Professor of Child Development and has passionately worked in the field of Early Childhood Education as an advocate for change and responsive care.
Maeve K. Bergman
Collaborator
Maeve Katherine Bergman, JD currently works on socioeconomic equity for community college students and their families with SF Bay Area faculty.
Renee Marshall
Collaborator
Renee Marshall is an education advocate who has been supporting California Community Colleges since 2004.
London McBride
Collaborator
London McBride is a Husband, Father, Friend, Pastor, Peace Officer, Anti-Racist, and Change-Agent.
Wade Forde
Collaborator
Wade is a faith leader and curator for social justice reform and faith integration. He is committed to creating and maintaining DEI environments.
Rosy Corado-Biggs
Collaborator
Rosy Corado-Biggs is a leader in Workforce Development dedicated to closing the gap in tech for women and BIPOC.
Nickolas Hardy
Collaborator
NIckolas is a retired Coast Guard veteran and a lecturer at Cal Poly Pomona, teaching Socio-cultural, Historical, and Philosophical perspectives of sport.
Eddie Lin
Collaborator
Eddie is a co-founder of NexusEdge; Democratizing access to economic opportunity through online education created by employers, integrated into the classroom
Dr. Dominique Burrell-Paige
Collaborator
Dominique is a consultant, executive coach, and equity strategist who is committed to creating equitable ecosystems for marginalized person(s) within the workplace, prison system, and education system.
Mike Walsh
Collaborator
Mike Walsh is a co-owner of Beacon Results and a school board trustee whose passion is driven by your story.
Renetta Goeson
Collaborator
Renetta Goeson is a early childhood activist and advocate committed to liberation for all people through collective action.
Terri Givens
Collaborator
Terri is a Consultant, Author, and Speaker empowering institutions and academics to manage crisis through inclusive leadership, strategic planning & collaboration.
Dr. Damien Robinson
Collaborator
Dr. Damien Robinson is a strategic leader and education advocate who has devoted his life’s work to creating pathways to quality degrees and career development for underrepresented students.