Learning for Action - LFA

05/20/2024

🌟 New Leadership Milestone for Learning for Action! 🌟

In 2023, Learning for Action took a significant stride forward by becoming a fully women-owned company.

Today, we're thrilled to share another milestone: our co-owners Jessica Xiomara García and Emily Boer Drake are officially stepping into their new roles as co-CEOs!

Since our inception in 2000, LFA has partnered with organizations globally to facilitate impactful change, prioritizing equity, integrity, compassion, and curiosity every step of the way.

And as longtime advocates for LFA's mission, Emily and Jessica bring a wealth of experience and passion to their roles. They're dedicated to upholding our legacy of excellence while infusing fresh perspectives and energy into our organization.

At LFA, we're committed to building a more equitable world through our work with social sector organizations and forward-thinking foundations.

We believe in the power of community to drive meaningful change and are grateful for your continued support.
Join us in celebrating this new chapter and our ongoing journey towards equity and meaningful impact. We look forward to learning and growing alongside you!

🔗 Read the full blog post: https://learningforaction.com/lfa-blogpost/lfa-new-leadership-milestone

In 2023, Learning for Action (LFA) became a fully women-owned organization when Jessica Xiomara García and Emily Boer Drake stepped into ownership. Today, we are excited to share that in addition to being co-owners we have officially transitioned into our new roles as LFA’s Co-CEOs.

08/21/2023

Please join us in welcoming our first Chief Operating Officer (COO), Hana Nguyen, and Director of People and Culture (DPC), Beatriz (Bea) Espinosa Pineda!

05/08/2023

In this article, Laura Bekes and Alem Tecle from Learning for Action and Alex Harris from Harold K.L. Castle Foundation investigate the question of how are Hawaii’s high school students supported in their quest to create a good life, and what’s getting in the way? They spoke with students at length to deeply understand the aspirations and concerns they hold. What they found from these high school juniors and seniors was both inspiring and deeply worrisome.

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/04/30/editorial/island-voices/column-why-dont-more-students-go-to-college/

For the full report see: https://castlefoundation.org/investments/education/youth-voice-hawaii-year-2-report/

Only about half (51%) of the graduating high school class of 2022 matriculated to a two- or four-year college, a statistic that has remained flat for the last several years. This is troubling as higher education opens the door to better-paying jobs and future success.

02/22/2023

LFA is for two new positions:

We are seeking a Chief Operating Officer with experience designing and implementing equitable practices throughout an organization and connecting those practices to financial and business sustainability.

We are also hiring a Director of People & Culture who is well versed and has experience in designing and implementing equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist HR practices.

As a new position to LFA, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be a key strategist, thought partner, leader, and advisor within the organization. The person in this role will add expertise to strategic operational conversations, providing guidance and recommendations to the Partners group (i.e., t...

02/14/2023

Learning for Action is a Chief Operating Officer with experience designing and implementing equitable practices throughout an organization and connecting those practices to financial and business sustainability.

Chief Operating Officer_LFA CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER(FULLY REMOTE)WHO WE ARE At Learning for Action, we believe that the best and most enduring way for an organization to increase its impact is to develop its capacity as a learning organization. Since our start in 2000, we have provided highly custom...

02/14/2023

Learning for Action is a Director of People & Culture who is well versed and has experience in designing and implementing equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist HR practices.

Director of People & Culture Director of people and culture(FULLY REMOTE) WHO WE ARE At Learning for Action, we believe that the best and most enduring way for an organization to increase its impact is to develop its capacity as a learning organization. Since our start in 2000, we have provided high...

10/19/2022

We had a great time at our first hybrid staff retreat since the pandemic. It was wonderful to connect with old colleagues and our new ones. We finished the day with a party to celebrate LFA's ownership transition. Cheers to LaFrance for founding an amazing organization 22 years ago, and thanks Jessica Xiomara García, Emily Boer Drake, and Hildebrand for stewarding the firm into our next chapter!

09/28/2022

We are thrilled to announce the exciting addition of four new members to our consulting team! Welcome Minh Ha, Tomika Rodriguez, Emma Ramsbottom, and Jack Chin!

Minh Ha (Consultant) joins the LFA team with a background in community organizing, corporate social responsibility, leadership development and storytelling. Minh brings experience in strategic planning and change management, with a particular focus on grassroots and advocacy networks. She is passion...

12/10/2021

Learning for Action is seeking Senior Consultants and Consultants who will play critical roles in enhancing the learning and effectiveness of social justice organizations, while also supporting LFA’s mission to advance knowledge, capacity, and a culture of learning in the service of equity and justice.

Senior Consultants and Consultants will bring expertise to help lead and manage clients on a diverse array of team-based consulting projects, as well LFA’s internal transformation work.

Interested candidates can apply here for the Senior Consultant role: https://lnkd.in/gmekpNvP
and here for the Consultant role: https://lnkd.in/gM4wr7MS

Apply to Consultant- Learning for Action at Axis Talent Partners in (Multiple states).