In 2025, LeaderSpring Center is putting into practice writing Solidarity Statements and stand in unity with those impacted by systems of power that oppress, harm, and limit our communities.

Theresa Harlan, a Native American and Alaska Native Women LeadStrong Fellow, represented as the descendant of the last Indigenous family to live along the west shore of Tomales Bay in Point Reyes Station.

Curt Yagi, the Executive Director of ROCK SF and Class of 2007 San Francisco Fellow, shared the importance and programming of the organization for our youth.

Pia is a nationally recognized advocate for trust-based philanthropy, spend down, and embodied leadership. LeaderSpring awarded her a 2022 Gamechanger Award for her visionary, equity-driven leadership in philanthropy.

Teiahsha Bankhead, a LeaderSpring Center alum from the Class of 2021 Women of Color LeadStrong Fellowship, shares her powerful insights on restorative justice programs that provide crucial support for survivors of trauma.

“We are really excited to enhance our economic development work, including our fair wage initiatives and making sure that individuals are connected to permanent and fair-wage jobs,” said Mirna Cervantes, the organization’s executive director.

Zahra Billoo, Executive Director of CAIR California, shares ““We are now managing people’s fears about this and other government targeting internally and externally to our workloads,” Billoo said. “That is in addition to everything we must do to serve our community and clients.”

Malcolm Yeung, director of the Chinatown Community Development Center, said it’s a “relief” that voters overwhelmingly approved the measure.

“I’m still here in the district, but you never hear anything about Indigenous people,” Betti said. “So to finally have something come up here, you know, (I am) really thankful for the Berkeley Public Schools Fund that continues to support diverse projects.”