Marissa Barbieri is a strategic thinker with a passion for facilitating conversations that spark connection and help disrupt, heal from, and reimagine systems of oppression. Building on her experience with and love of designing dynamic learning environments, Marissa consults with individuals, organizations, schools, and school districts on their equity, diversity, and inclusion culture and practices. Marissa focused her Master’s Degree in Leadership for Sustainability on coaching and facilitation for racial equity and is particularly enthusiastic about supporting fellow white folks in their understanding of power and privilege. Her previous philanthropic work with The Bay & Paul Foundations fostered a broad systemic view of inequity and a deep appreciation for the holistic change possible at the intersection of environmental and social justice. Adept in School Reform Initiative collaborative practices with a background in place-based learning and Education for Sustainability, she has partnered with folks ranging from middle school students to nonprofit leadership in creating opportunities for transformative conversations. This work includes individual and small group coaching, daylong learning opportunities and smaller, ongoing Communities of Practice, all focused on centering equity in service to the greater good for clients and communities. Marissa’s practice is rooted in the knowledge that communities small and large can thrive when the strengths, skills, and perspectives contained within them are known, appreciated, and called upon.