Guiding Principles

The people are my platform. That means that my work answers to them, is in service to them, and is driven by them. I moved into freelance work to intentionally seed relationships and build power that outlasts funding streams, policies, initiatives, and organizations.

Kuleana. I have a responsibility to care for and nurture our land and our peoples. To claim the power and influence I hold, no matter how big or small. I do this in recognition of the traditional owners of the land that I work on and for my own homelands and all oppressed peoples around the world.

Guiding Frameworks

“Power is a public health issue.” - Dr. Adewale Troutman

“Change is not incremental.” - Grace Lee Boggs

“The master’s tools will never dismantle the master’s house.” - Audre Lorde

“Decolonization is not a metaphor.” - Dr. Eve Tuck and Dr. K. Wayne Yang