W.K. Kellogg Foundation

The Student Voice Program is student-led and engages young people in building new skills and connecting with their culture. Based at Cuba High School in Cuba, N.M., the program serves 744 students, a majority of whom live on the nearby Navajo Nation. From internships in horticulture to STEM, this program has helped students like Jacob Carrasco learn to grow his own food, or Kayla Chiquito realize her path to becoming a paramedic. https://lnkd.in/eQ3JDWnZ 

Join Mission Investors Exchange Oct. 23 from 10-11:30 a.m. PT/1-2:30 p.m. ET for our Deep Dive on Deals event, which will explore how the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Builders Vision are investing in Navajo Power, a majority Native-owned public benefit corporation. Navajo Power develops utility-scale clean energy projects on Tribal lands, creating opportunity and building wealth for Indigenous communities. This event will outline how integrated capital can support Native enterprises and how grants can supplement investments to play a pivotal role in maximizing impact. This event will also explore opportunities and lessons learned while investing in Indigenous communities. Speakers include:  Michael Cox, Chief Operating Officer, Navajo Power Jennifer D., Senior Program Officer, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Brett Isaac, Cofounder & Executive Chairman, Navajo Power Susie Lee, Program-Related Investment Officer, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Scott Wozencraft, Senior Associate, Impact Investments, Builders Vision Katheryn Witt, Director of Program Content, MIE (Moderator) Register now: https://lnkd.in/eyS4FaUs #Philanthropy #ImpInv #ImpactInvesting

We’re glad to announce the appointment of Karen Edwards as our new trustee and honor our retiring trustee, Roderick D. Gillum. Edwards brings deep expertise in child-centered innovation and futures that was pursued through a career in the world of media and technology, including stops as the head of worldwide marketing at Yahoo! Inc. and co-founder of Soap AI. Over his board tenure, Gillum provided invaluable counsel and showed steadfast commitment to the children of Detroit and the state of Michigan. He also guided our investment in the Baobá Fund in Brazil and the launch of the WKKF Community Leadership Network. Please join us in congratulating them both. You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/gDPdQ8CD

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and partner, Kent Wong. Kent was an internationally respected labor attorney, organizer and advocate for immigrant youth. As a W.K. Kellogg Foundation Fellow and member of the Solidarity Council on Racial Equity, he was a steadfast voice for justice and solidarity. Through his leadership at the UCLA Labor Center, founding of the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, and creation of the Dream Resource Center and Dream Summer fellowship, Kent shaped movements for equity and mentored generations of leaders. His life’s work embodied the importance of collective leadership in creating the conditions necessary for all children, families and communities to thrive. We extend heartfelt condolences to his wife, Jai Lee Wong, and their sons, Ryan and Robin. His vision and voice will continue to guide us. https://score.wkkf.org/

The future begins long before a child enters the classroom. University of Notre Dame’s Global Center for the Development of the Whole Child partners with Haitian schools to support students’ academic, emotional and social well-being, ensuring Haiti’s youngest learners are ready to thrive from day one. Explore more: https://lnkd.in/e8tJDK5d

Workplaces thrive when every employee has the chance to succeed. The #ExpandingEquity Core Program gives leaders the knowledge and tools to foster fair workplaces, boost engagement and build teams where everyone belongs. Join our free Core Program Info Session on Tuesday, October 14 to take the next step in building workplaces that work for all. https://lnkd.in/eDMmwU7F 

The Model School Network supports whole child development across more than 200 Haitian schools with safe, inclusive, high-quality learning. MSN also promotes whole child well-being by sourcing healthy meals for students from local farmers. Experience the whole child approach in action. https://lnkd.in/e8tJDK5d 

Leaders often mistake building high-performing teams with simply hiring the right people. In reality, teams thrive when managed with fairness, consistency and intention every day, starting with how they run meetings. Meetings are where team culture plays out in real time. Fair, consistent meetings create space for every voice to be heard, ideas to be credited and constructive dissent to be welcomed. These everyday actions make a real impact on how teams collaborate and innovate. We’ve partnered with Joan C. Williams and her team at the Equality Action Center | UC Law San Francisco on How Leaders Can Build the Best Teams, a blog series giving leaders practical tools to interrupt bias and unlock their team’s potential. The latest entry explores how everyday management practices shape team culture and performance. From effective meetings to fair work distribution, leaders have the power and responsibility to ensure every team member’s contributions are valued.  #BiasInterrupters #ExpandingEquity #WorkplaceEquity

Mary Ulrich, executive director of Doña Ana Community College’s Division of Workforce and Community Engagement, has seen firsthand how dignity in work can transform not just individuals but entire families. Through the Personal and Career Discovery course, Ulrich and her team are helping learners — from veterans to parents to formerly incarcerated students — find confidence, build financial skills and pursue meaningful careers. Learn how the program is creating ripple effects across southern New Mexico: https://lnkd.in/gGt6n-De

Meet Stacey Karasik, our newest senior officer of organizational effectiveness! She brings years of experience in leading improvement and transformation initiatives across a range of organizations. With her skills and our shared passion for a future where all children can thrive, we know she'll help bring the foundation to new heights.