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It’s #FellowsFriday! Spotlight's on Ascend Fellow @ShereceWest, Pres.& CEO of @wrfound. She's a pivotal leader in #philanthropy stewarding investments in AR to produce measurable results & meaningful impact for communities, children, & families. Read abt her work in the thread.⬇️

Sherece is guided by stories of families, small businesses, her lived experiences, and the hard data exposing systemic inequities that erode paths to prosperity for Arkansans. Hear how she equitably approaches her work from Ascend’s ThinkXChange. #equity

What do Mississippi County, AR, & Washington, DC have in common? Mr. Scruggs & Sherece West-Scantlebury. They bring the stories from their communities to national leaders to inform and build thriving families & economies.

📖Full story in blog by Sherece: ascend.aspeninstitute.org/mr-scruggs-goe…

"Philanthropy has a responsibility to support dismantling systems that do not serve kids and families well.” – Sherece, @wrfound

She leverages the power of philanthropy to work w/ and across public & private sectors to make lasting change for AR families.

Nearly 1 in 2 AR households are #ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. Under Sherece’s leadership, @wrfound has relentlessly made investments to fuel policies, advocacy, and regional change that dismantle systems that perpetuate inequality.
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🗓️➡️Mark your calendars 9/29 @ 1PM ET for #AscendTogether Ep. 4 to hear Sherece alongside #AscendFellows as they discuss their leadership strategies and decisions that put equity at the center for children and families. ascend.aspeninstitute.org/ascendtogether/

Tune in every Friday for a #FellowsFriday feature!

We will profile and celebrate the #leadership of #AscendFellows paving pathways for families to reach their full potential.

We're grateful to partner with each and every one of our almost 80 Fellows! ascend.aspeninstitute.org/fellowship/