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Team
EmbraceRace was founded in early 2016 by two co-parents who set out to create the community and gather the resources they needed (need!) to meet the challenges faced by those raising children in a world where race matters. From the start, the EmbraceRace community has been supported by a wonderful national advisory group and a dedicated team of consultants and contributors. And as of 2021, we are delighted to have a growing (small but mighty!) staff as well. Introducing ...
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Nakia Alston Director of Philanthropic Engagement
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Melissa Giraud Co-founder & Co-director
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Andrew Grant-Thomas Co-founder & Co-director
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Darcy Heath Early Childhood Community Facilitator
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Andrea Huang Community Building Manager
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Danny Lee Culinary Ambassador
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Tamara Montes de Oca Senior Communications Associate
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Christina Rucinski Senior Research-to-Practice Program Manager
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Nicol Russell Early Childhood Community Facilitator
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Maryam Zahid Senior Communications Manager