Unpacking our Stories: Gallery Walk by Choperena, Jonathan https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b Sharing our reactions, appreciations, and wonderings about the stories our team told through cross functional storyboarding. en-us 2021-08-27 03:53:29 UTC 2021-09-09 17:11:49 UTC hello@padlet.com "Wait, maybe racism is the root cause" https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728683155 Yes. Also, hooray for DACA!

]]> 2021-09-09 16:50:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728683155 Love the history lesson! https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728684140 2021-09-09 16:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728684140 https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728684942 I appreciate the way that your story is so succinct and still says so much!]]> 2021-09-09 16:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728684942 What I want to know more... https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728685914 I would love to know more about where this group sees the cyclical journey of DEI, and what part of the cycle we are on now. ]]> 2021-09-09 16:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728685914 Appreciate the naming of racial trauma https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728686622 2021-09-09 16:51:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728686622 This story is so succinct and yet says so much! jonathanchoperena https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728687478 2021-09-09 16:51:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728687478 https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728687505 I appreciated the the phrase "cyclical journey" because it shows how important it is to consider DEI as ongoing.]]> 2021-09-09 16:51:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728687505 Love the naming of growth https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728688458 and also opportunity that exists!]]> 2021-09-09 16:51:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728688458 Love how you streamlined your concept into one overall slide! https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728688527 2021-09-09 16:51:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728688527 Really nailed the sentiment that the plan for TFA wasn't fully formed, since it didn't account sufficiently for racial inequity and intentional diversity. raulhernandez4 https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728689453 2021-09-09 16:52:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728689453 https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728689500 I appreciate that this group saw the stuff "in between" the story....the racial trauma, the effects of our shifting demographics, etc. ]]> 2021-09-09 16:52:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728689500 https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728689784 That anatomically correct heart really drives the message home]]> 2021-09-09 16:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728689784 Appreciate naming the white savior narrative/model abrasussman https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728689809 2021-09-09 16:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728689809 History https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728691043 I am curious to know more about the outcomes of the history and the experience of groups or individuals involved. What was the impact of these things?]]> 2021-09-09 16:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728691043 I appreciate pulling up the piece about a lack of cohesive strategy to reach our stated aims lead us to a place of deep disharmony across our org. and alumni base https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728691569 2021-09-09 16:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728691569 https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728692715 I love the naming of discrepancies between identities. As an alumna, this rings true to my lived experience. ]]> 2021-09-09 16:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728692715 I appreciate the bookends of this story. The first two slides helped me orient to the past and the last slide brings me into this current moment. jonathanchoperena https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728693369 2021-09-09 16:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728693369 I appreciate naming how our internal DEI work informs how we support desired outcomes presented by the comms we serve. https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728693442 2021-09-09 16:53:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728693442 The Angela Davis quote really captures the ongoing tension of our work abrasussman https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728693528 2021-09-09 16:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728693528 Diversity and inclusion without radical change accomplishes nothing. https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728693559 2021-09-09 16:53:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728693559 https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728694211 I love that inequity is brought up and that it is left as something that TFA still needs to evolve and improve!]]> 2021-09-09 16:54:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728694211 Challenge https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728695542 I find it challenging to engage in the history without understanding the impact or experiences of those involved.]]> 2021-09-09 16:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728695542 Showing the white savior narrative and then naming the racial oppression and trauma is powerful. veronicabeebe2 https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728695619 2021-09-09 16:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728695619 I'm curious if this group believes LA is doing enough to overcome the dissonance in our region and the organization as a whole https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728695685 2021-09-09 16:54:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728695685 I appreciate the acknowledgement of the history https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728695688 and also naming some really important milestones (DACAmented teachers in the corps)]]> 2021-09-09 16:54:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728695688 I appreciate the naming of setbacks here https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728695792 2021-09-09 16:54:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728695792 You leave so much room for interpretation! https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728695891 2021-09-09 16:54:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728695891 https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728696331 I appreciated the transparency in TFA's journey in DEI. Ya'll did so great with your slides I wanted to learn more from this group]]> 2021-09-09 16:54:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728696331 captures the white savior mentality that continues to plague our org as a prevailing narrative raulhernandez4 https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728696472 2021-09-09 16:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728696472 https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728696826 The article about who TFA is bringing in was really interesting, especially as it was written by WK. Can't believe it took us 20+ years to really see that change in our corps. ]]> 2021-09-09 16:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728696826 https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728696831 Thank you for centering the experiences of BIPOC CMs and staff

]]> 2021-09-09 16:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728696831 Including DACA! Naming our growth but also the areas for opportunity. veronicabeebe2 https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728697793 2021-09-09 16:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728697793 The Angela Davis quote! How are we pursuing radical change? veronicabeebe2 https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728699325 2021-09-09 16:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728699325 I'm curious to what degree this group believes Wendy Kopp was well intentioned in her aims... what do you believe her intentions were? https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728699541 2021-09-09 16:56:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728699541 The image with the mirrors is a great way to capture where we are. https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728699916 2021-09-09 16:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728699916 “a change in numbers does not change the lived experiences” raulhernandez4 https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728700480 2021-09-09 16:56:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728700480 https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728701242 I agree, naming that we were just trying out DEI work with a lot of org setbacks was probably tough, but necessary to our survival. ]]> 2021-09-09 16:56:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728701242 Love the clarity posed by identifying that diversity without equity and inclusion diminishes the day-to-day experience of folks, despite increased representation. https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728701705 2021-09-09 16:56:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728701705 I appreciate https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728702702 that sometimes it's the things that we don't talk about that can do harm]]> 2021-09-09 16:57:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728702702 Intent vs Impact https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728702923 I appreciate the nuance of intent vs impact]]> 2021-09-09 16:57:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728702923 https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728702967 The de-centralizing of DEI and attempt to re-centralize or norm on DEI is important to name and has had a profound impact.

]]> 2021-09-09 16:57:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728702967 I appreciate how directly your story names how we were thinking about/valuing diversity in our early years. jonathanchoperena https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728703746 2021-09-09 16:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728703746 https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728704043 I appreciated the transparency again in naming problematic practices or habits or lack of focusing on issues like racism. It also left me wondering more about our current state and where we are headed as an org and as a region]]> 2021-09-09 16:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728704043 Noting the article, it is really interesting that this article highlighted career changers, veterans, and people remaining in their communities when that was still not the bulk of the corps in 2012. Really appreciate the model to recruit and accept CMs that have ties to the community they are working in. veronicabeebe2 https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728704595 2021-09-09 16:57:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728704595 I'm curious about the "solidified" commitment to DEI that this group notes. What makes something solidified for an organization? https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728705052 2021-09-09 16:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728705052 How are we bringing trauma informed instruction into our schools and communities to address the inequities? lianabowyer https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728705216 2021-09-09 16:58:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728705216 This quote https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728706321 "it may be that by joining and helping to build a movement bigger
than itself, TFA can best solve its own ‘internal’ challenges"
]]> 2021-09-09 16:58:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728706321 Appreciate the naming of the decentralization efforts and wondering what effect that had on the work and that choice's implications for where we are now. veronicabeebe2 https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728707573 2021-09-09 16:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728707573 ANGELA DAVIS. https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728707606 really has me thinking about our org and the school system as a reinforcer of norms ]]> 2021-09-09 16:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728707606 https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728708164 Slide 17 stood out to me and loved that there was a storyboard with a question - to me it represents staff, cm's or communities who are still curious about TFA's DEI trajectory ]]> 2021-09-09 16:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728708164 I'm curious what all this means to this group https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728708266 2021-09-09 16:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728708266 I'm wondering "now what" that the REI findings have been released lianabowyer https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728711342 2021-09-09 17:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728711342 Racial Trauma https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728716604 I very much appreciate the naming of racial trauma. I have a lot of thoughts and feelings here (as someone who has experienced racial trauma). There is a lot of nuance and when well-meaning white people try to speak over me, and naming it for me instead of listening as I try to name it for myself, it gets tiring.]]> 2021-09-09 17:02:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728716604 Thank you for naming the growth and change https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728732383 As someone who did the corps a long time ago and someone who did seasonal staff a long time ago (hi, it's Ashley 2007 LA CM and 2009-2013 LA Institute, joined full time in 2012) it feels really dismissive of some of the experiences I had in 2007 and early in staff both as a part time and full time staff member to hear people say nothing has changed. Change is not a binary. While I am not really excited we are where we are today because so much more change is necessary, when people say nothing has changed it erases the work and effort (by a lot of people of color) who have fought for a lot of the things people take for granted within the org. I don't want to sound too "old man yells at cloud" about it, but I appreciated the acknowledgement of the change in your story.]]> 2021-09-09 17:07:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanchoperena/9kab8h6t5sz1xi2b/wish/1728732383