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James Jack (he/him) is a Linda G. Hammett Ory fellow at EdRedesign and a proud member of a community of family, friends, and mentors who continue to support and teach him through their words and actions. Within the Harvard community, James plays two primary roles, a doctoral student and a teaching fellow. In his role as a doctoral student, he draws on organizational and sociological theories to understand how organizations can support the institutionalization of countercultural values and practices. As a teaching fellow, he works to translate his research into practice by creating and

Abby Hiller is an economics writer at the Becker Friedman Institute. She previously worked at Opportunity Insights, a Harvard-based economics research institute, where she translated empirical microeconomics research for general audiences. Abby holds a BA in Government from Cornell University and is interested in increasing public understanding of social science research.

Shilpa Bhongir is a cross-sector leadership associate at EdRedesign and a current masters student of education leadership, organizations and entrepreneurship at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Prior to HGSE, Shilpa was the director of college programs at Rivet School, a nonprofit reimagining the college experience for working adults through a flexible and affordable program. Shilpa is passionate about holistic and integrated student supports specifically for first-generation and nontraditional students, as well as the intersection of economic security and education equity.

An accidental sociologist, Richard Tagle was on his way to becoming an investment banker when an elective class opened his eyes on the role that nonprofit organizations play in sparking social change. He shifted gears, studied research and policy, and continues to build a career focused on improving children's education and health outcomes. Currently, he is President of E3 Alliance whose mission is to transform education systems through data and collaboration so all students can succeed. Prior to this, Richard was CEO of various organizations including Denver Public Schools Foundation, Andy

Rachel Ward is a dedicated servant leader and child advocate committed to enhancing the well-being of communities, families, and children. A Spelman College graduate with a Bachelor’s in Economics, she started her career in youth development and non-profit management. Rachel later earned a Master’s in Public Service Management from DePaul University, gaining insights into community development in Curitiba, Brazil, and Belfast, Northern Ireland. Her experience spans various sectors, including work on early childhood education, food equity, and domestic violence. In 2018, Rachel returned home to

Rahkiah Brown is the CEO of the South City Foundation (SCF) in Tallahassee, FL. As a member of the Purpose Built Community Network, SCF's mission is resident-centered, revitalization of the historic South City Neighborhood using a multi-pillar approach. Rahkiah is a passionate community collaborations strategist who brings people together to solve problems by stewarding resources effectively and equitably, with a focus on collective impact and engagement. She enjoys engaging diverse stakeholders to assess community needs and align efforts with community priorities. Rahkiah studied Family