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Overview
We’re back for Season 2! Join our season’s hosts Katie Hong, Robin Martin and Abby Sarmac as they introduce themselves and share the ‘what’ and the ‘why’ behind Season 2: Equity on the Ground.
References and Resources
- Ibram X. Kendi
Robin mentions “Ibram” in reference to anti-racist activist and author Ibram X. Kendi.
- Octavia Butler
Katie shares the Octavia Butler quote “All that you touch, you change. All that you change, changes you,” and connects with Robin – who shares she is currently reading the MacArthur award-winning writer’s novel Parable of the Sower.
Katie is a proud mom of twins who are currently navigating high school and adolescence in Seattle. She wants to make sure all young people can be supported to thrive which is why she is passionate about using her skills and talents to support individual leaders, teams, organizations and multi-sector coalitions who are working to advance a more just, equitable and joyful world.
Dr. Robin Martin is passionate about empowering individuals and organizations to navigate complex landscapes with courage and compassion. With a strong focus on seamlessly integrating diversity, equity and inclusion with strategy and leadership development, Robin is dedicated to creating transformative change. She is also an avid foodie, tennis enthusiast and hiker.
Abby has been a Senior Advisor with The Giving Practice for the last four years, has experience working in philanthropy, early-stage non-profit and for-profit social ventures, environmental conservation and sustainable community development in developing countries. She is also a mother to two teenagers and in her free time, Abby enjoys growing food in her garden, singing with her family, dancing with her husband or finding ways to get outside.
