
Program Overview
What is The Equity Coalition?
The Equity Coalition is a collaborative experience for Teach For America Alumni in Sacramento who have a deep conviction and curiosity about the future of learning and reimagining student experiences. As a participant you will join a cohort of leaders in Sacramento and engage in a series of workshops facilitated by our partners at Transcend Education. These workshops are designed to provide space to explore the following topics and ideas:
- Exploring Power and Privilege How can looking at our past through the lens of inequity and oppression help us reach for something better?
- Imagining an Alternative Future How can imagining a new more equitable future help us reach for something better?
- Building Coalitions What can we do in the present to reach for something better?
Who are we looking for?
- Community leaders who are interested in thinking about innovation and thinking outside the box about what is possible in classrooms, schools and communities
- People who want to build community around a shared vision for equity in Sacramento
- People who are hungry for change and want to roll up their sleeves to work in partnership with others
How is The Equity Coalition structured?
- Kick-Off Call – 45 minute opening with the opportunity to connect with fellow participants
- Workshop Series – A series of 3 Spark Workshops
- Mentor Match – Coalition members have the option of being matched with a school principal or district leader 1:1 for a series of mentorship conversations
- Community Space – A space to deepen co-learning and connection outside of workshops
Our Participants

Eliese Rulifson
Education Research | SRI International
2009 Mississippi Delta

Omani Guy
Teacher
2009 Mississippi Delta

Mikki Bruno
Student Success Manager | Fiveable
2012 California Capital Valley

Stephen Norris
Director of Development | Juma Ventures

Hoang Pham
Law Student | UC Davis School of Law
2011 Los Angeles

Shannon Brown
Teacher | Indianapolis School District
2012 Indianapolis

Moriah Haworth
Teacher | Growth Public School
2015 California Capital Valley

Joyce Chiao
Founder & CEO | InclusionLabs
2012 Mississippi Delta

Tracy Wong
Teacher | YPSA Academy
2018 California Capital Valley

Amanda Plasencia
Grants Manager | Third Plateau
2009 Greater Boston (now Massachusetts)

Amber Hiris
Teacher | Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
2015 California Capital Valley