The Work

Estelita’s Library

I have been involved with Estelita’s Library for a number of years as board member facilitator of space and knowledge cultivation. At this justice centered bookstore, we’ve been at the forefront of addressing inequities associated with spatial knowledge and minoritized identity stories. In this role, I’ve been able to employ Black and Brown spatial knowledge and learning as a mechanism to influence city policy and planning for Seattles upcoming Comprehensive and Transportation Plan through community-based research methods. See our report below.

Partnership with Sawhorse Revolution

Currently, I serve as Curriculum Development support for Sawhorse Revolution. In this role I get to combine my interests in design (both of learning environments and physical spaces), justice and learning while promoting the identity development of the students/young people we support. I’ve been able to support the build of a space for a group called Deaf Spotlight that supports our disability community. Youth used learning as a way to produce a justice centered space. Check it out below!

REsearcher | Designing Learning Environments

Many of my involvements take on some form of research lens. At the moment, I am focusing on work that aims to promote folks learning their belonging through identity work. I specifically design learning environments that center feeling to ensure positive wellbeing and development. Some keywords to include: place, identity, belonging & justice.