I have held a passion for building diverse relationships, engaging in community activism, and contributing to systemic change for 20 years. I'm excited about what possibilities lie ahead in the next 20 years!
PAST PROJECTS
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Family Champion, Generations Forward
Generations Forward is a collective of families, agencies, and educators who are dedicated to improving the well-being of all families in Whatcom County. Since October 2018, I connected with families to identify needs for support, co-facilitate quarterly meetings, and form a family leadership group that drives initiatives and policies. I now enjoy being part of the family council as our fearless new champion, Keith Montoya leads this work.
Interested in learning more? Contact Em Bigongiari to chat over a cup of tea!
Special thanks to Whatcom County Health Department and Opportunity Council for leading this work!
Generations Forward is a collective of families, agencies, and educators who are dedicated to improving the well-being of all families in Whatcom County. Since October 2018, I connected with families to identify needs for support, co-facilitate quarterly meetings, and form a family leadership group that drives initiatives and policies. I now enjoy being part of the family council as our fearless new champion, Keith Montoya leads this work.
Interested in learning more? Contact Em Bigongiari to chat over a cup of tea!
Special thanks to Whatcom County Health Department and Opportunity Council for leading this work!
PAST PROJECT
REACH Facilitator
REACH (Respecting Ethnic & Cultural Heritage) is committed to systemic social change and the development of schools and communities which honor and value human diversity. Co-facilitating REACH workshops was such an incredible opportunity to engage in courageous conversations. Some of the outcomes of attending these workshops include:
REACH (Respecting Ethnic & Cultural Heritage) is committed to systemic social change and the development of schools and communities which honor and value human diversity. Co-facilitating REACH workshops was such an incredible opportunity to engage in courageous conversations. Some of the outcomes of attending these workshops include:
- Connecting with current concepts, resources and information
- Gaining an increase in cultural self-awareness and understanding
- Examining the basic components and the historical, institutional power of the "isms" -racism, sexism, elitism, etc.
- Engaging in cross-cultural learning activities
Ready to continue your equity, diversity, and belonging co-learning? Contact my co-facilitation partner Julie Mauermann to learn more!
FUTURE POSSIBILITIES
Are you excited about using your creativity and imagination to explore a new project or program? I'm here to listen to your ideas! Let's talk.