An Antiracist & Multicultural Xerces Wrksp 2 by Alexis Millett https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4 Visioning Exercise en-us 2023-03-15 16:59:33 UTC 2025-10-15 14:34:07 UTC hello@padlet.com more diverse staff https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518250389 2023-03-15 18:50:36 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518250389 https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518250428 staff from different backgrounds]]> 2023-03-15 18:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518250428 Dedicated/full-time DEI staff https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518250443 2023-03-15 18:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518250443 diversity of both the staff and the people we work with https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518250453 2023-03-15 18:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518250453 More diverse staff https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518250609 2023-03-15 18:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518250609 https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518250711 We would serve farmworkers as well as farmers.]]> 2023-03-15 18:50:52 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518250711 feels welcoming https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518250822 2023-03-15 18:50:58 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518250822 more diverse audiences/partners https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518251058 2023-03-15 18:51:11 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518251058 Diverse leadership, higher base salaries, more resources and less overwork, professional development opportunities https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518251066 2023-03-15 18:51:11 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518251066 Power sharing in strategic organizational decision making https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518251152 2023-03-15 18:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518251152 completed analysis of institutional racism within Xerces and structures for accountability https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518251256 2023-03-15 18:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518251256 https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518251338 working in areas all over the US]]> 2023-03-15 18:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518251338 change in structure/shift away from top down leadership https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518251421 2023-03-15 18:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518251421 working with minority groups to help them accomplish their goals with regards to conservation https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518251450 2023-03-15 18:51:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518251450 More diverse staff and partnerships that serve BIPOC communities. Recognizing environmental justice is racial justice https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518251469 2023-03-15 18:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518251469 It would feel comfortable, familiar. https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518251783 2023-03-15 18:51:48 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518251783 Successfully reaching more diverse audiences https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518251824 2023-03-15 18:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518251824 different metrics for reporting, emphasizing quality over quantity, strengthening relationships https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518251845 2023-03-15 18:51:51 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518251845 continuing to center our work around anti-racism and make the connections between our conservation work and justice, equality and anti-racism https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518251948 2023-03-15 18:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518251948 more diversity https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518252286 2023-03-15 18:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518252286 staff feeling comfortable and confident being themselves https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518252302 2023-03-15 18:52:13 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518252302 higher base salaries https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518252470 2023-03-15 18:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518252470 Meaningful partnerships with social justice, farmworker, environmental racism organizations https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518252476 2023-03-15 18:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518252476 https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518252543 we need to be asking for funding from areas we are not currently doing work in. ]]> 2023-03-15 18:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518252543 reach out more to minority groups in the region and ask them what I can do to help them in the conservation sphere https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518252553 2023-03-15 18:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518252553 Establishing a voice on broader injustices in the conservation community and making an effort to amend those injustices in how we practice invertebrate conservation https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518252593 2023-03-15 18:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518252593 higher salaries for entry level and middle managers; more diversity in staff, esp beyond entry level positions https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518252602 2023-03-15 18:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518252602 Having the time to think about and have conversations about the status quo so that we can move toward this idea of co-liberation https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518252603 2023-03-15 18:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518252603 more time together to share culture https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518252620 2023-03-15 18:52:28 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518252620 Diverse staff in leadership roles https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518252708 2023-03-15 18:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518252708 solicit input on conservation priorities from organizations that work at the intersection of equity-environment in communities. https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518253005 2023-03-15 18:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518253005 https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518253045 New staff can get and accept roles at Xerces Society regardless of whether or not they have had advantages such as generational wealth, experience from unpaid internships, or connections gained through privilege.]]> 2023-03-15 18:52:51 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518253045 Creating a space that is truly welcoming, collaborative, and clearly dedicated to anti-racism work through policies, actions, self-analysis, etc. https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518253397 2023-03-15 18:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518253397 Addressing core conservation inequality https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518253566 2023-03-15 18:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518253566 greater flexibility to explore uncharted paths https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518253612 2023-03-15 18:53:20 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518253612 https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518253770 working on projects that specifically benefit marginalized groups of people, and providing them tools/education to promote equity]]> 2023-03-15 18:53:28 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518253770 flowing back and forth between 'doing' and 'being' - eg taking actions while at the same time, growing the personal foundations of anti-racism and changing deep-seated assumptions and power dynamics https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254079 2023-03-15 18:53:41 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254079 Learning from communities how we can better support/reach them https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254231 2023-03-15 18:53:49 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254231 ensure partnerships are based on antiracist commitments https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254233 2023-03-15 18:53:49 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254233 It's hard to grow in this arena professionally without working at an org that is multicultural; kind of a chicken-egg situation https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254249 2023-03-15 18:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254249 Don't be afraid to take/make small 10% ideas. It can be overwhelming to try to make dramatic changes vs. continuous change. https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254293 2023-03-15 18:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254293 Working higher pay scales, committed DEI staff, and antiracist initiatives into our strategic planning and fundraising/grant proposals https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254386 2023-03-15 18:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254386 Gathering more resources and expanding the scope of our work to include and invite communities that have been neglected https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254400 2023-03-15 18:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254400 https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254485 work with youth in areas where ecology would feel like a luxury such as urban areas

]]> 2023-03-15 18:54:01 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254485 possibly shift from work that is easy and accessible to seek new ways of working. Slow things down short term for longer term value https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254537 2023-03-15 18:54:04 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254537 Since it would look comfortable and familiar, I would perhaps be less distracted by the "sameness" that feels foreign to me. I could see myself represented, and so many others. I would hope that would mean various ideas, various paths to get to common goals, and also various goals. https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254577 2023-03-15 18:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254577 https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254639 diversify the audiences we present to/work with]]> 2023-03-15 18:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254639 Build relationships first, partnerships second https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254648 2023-03-15 18:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254648 need more time and space to continue these conversations with all staff (not just staff on DEI committee) https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254719 2023-03-15 18:54:12 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254719 More time connecting with people https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254785 2023-03-15 18:54:15 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254785 https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254876 Developing the tools and the path to diversity in Xerces' work and the people Xerces reaches]]> 2023-03-15 18:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518254876 Funding for antiracist-oriented insect conservation work might be limited. https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518255264 2023-03-15 18:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518255264 diverse staff, greater involvement in environmental justice, and open communication culture https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518255895 2023-03-15 18:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518255895 slow down so that we can be more intentional https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518256130 2023-03-15 18:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518256130 Perceived choices around taking the highest dollar value for conservation work and only taking funding where anti-racist work can be included https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518256584 2023-03-15 18:55:36 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518256584 accept mistakes https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518256683 2023-03-15 18:55:42 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518256683 Seek partnerships outside of our usual sphere, find common ground to do mission-driven work that also specifically addresses environmental racism/social justice https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518256698 2023-03-15 18:55:42 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518256698 supporting diverse groups to help build solidarity in our mission https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518256737 2023-03-15 18:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518256737 https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518257047 Speaking up on how we can address blind spots and actively incorporate what we've learned. Reaching out to minority groups to understand their pain points and what we may be able to do to help]]> 2023-03-15 18:55:55 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518257047 https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518258289 Would be spending more time intentionally creating relationships with communities that have been the victims of racism.]]> 2023-03-15 18:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518258289 a space devoid of microaggressions and/or where microaggressions can be addressed in the moment with minimal friction https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518259011 2023-03-15 18:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518259011 https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518259445 Different perspectives harbor innovative solutions, greater opportunities for radical change in environmental justice and conservation]]> 2023-03-15 18:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/zl4cv5egci70htg4/wish/2518259445