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Tamara Copeland

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Tony Cancelosi

Lidia Soto-Harmon

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Tien Wong

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Charlene Li

Doug Duncan

Paul Smith

Maz Jobrani

Patrick McGinnis

Ed Hess

Carson Tate

David Rubenstein

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Tamara Copeland. Tamara led the Voices of America’s Children early on and  was appointed  legislative director for former Congressman Bobby Scott, and eventually served as the president of The Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers. She is also the author of “DAUGHTERS OF THE DREAM: Eight Girls from Richmond Who Grew Up in the Civil Rights Era”, a book about friendship formed from shared experiences during the civil rights and racial justice movements era.Some highlights:-Tamara Copeland shares her thoughts on conformity and how leaders need to balance it while advocating while advancing their agenda. -Tamara Copeland shares why she became an advocate for children.  -How the power of public policy can effectively create change on a macro level. -Tamara’s take on systemic racism and how to put the conversation on the table.. . . . .Connect with Tamara Copeland:Tamara Copeland on LinkedInTamara Copeland on TwitterDAUGHTERS OF THE DREAM: Eight Girls from Richmond Who Grew Up in the Civil Rights EraConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:MahanTavakoli.comMore information and resources available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website: PartneringLeadership.comConnect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website  Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn  Partnering Leadership Website

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Tamara Copeland. Tamara led the Voices of America’s Children early on and  was appointed  legislative director for former Congressman Bobby Scott, and eventually served as the president of The Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers. She is also the author of “DAUGHTERS OF THE DREAM: Eight Girls from Richmond Who Grew Up in the Civil Rights Era”, a book about friendship formed from shared experiences during the civil rights and racial justice movements era. Some highlights:-Tamara Copeland shares her thoughts on conformity and how leaders need to balance it while advocating while advancing their agenda. -Tamara Copeland shares why she became an advocate for children.  -How the power of public policy can effectively create change on a macro level. -Tamara’s take on systemic racism and how to put the conversation on the table. . . . . .Connect with Tamara Copeland:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/tamara" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tamara Copeland on LinkedIn</a><a href="https://twitter.com/DgtsOfTheDream?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tamara Copeland on Twitter</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/DAUGHTERS-DREAM-Eight-Richmond-Rights-ebook/dp/B07D6SLJXH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DAUGHTERS OF THE DREAM: Eight Girls from Richmond Who Grew Up in the Civil Rights Era</a> Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:<a href="http://MahanTavakoli.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MahanTavakoli.com</a> More information and resources available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website: <a href="http://PartneringLeadership.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PartneringLeadership.com</a> Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: <a href="https://mahantavakoli.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mahan Tavakoli Website</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://www.partneringleadership.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Partnering Leadership Website</a>

71 Bridging divides to build on the legacy of the daughters of the dream with Tamara Copeland | Greater Washington DC DMV Changemaker

“As leaders we have to examine ourselves, our own beliefs, and those structures and systems that perpetuate racial inequity” Tamara Copeland is a powerhouse of a leader who courageously and tirelessly uses her voice and professional platform to tackle one of the most challenging and charged social issues today - racism! Tamara’s commitment to racial equity surged when Trayvon Martin was killed. Her son AJ was roughly his age; he could have been Trayvon! In this incredibly powerful, informative conversation Tamara shares her passion for racial equity and offers sage advice for how each of us can become more educated, stronger allies and advocates in this crucial social movement! What you'll learn  Stories about Tamara’s upbringing and traits she inherited from her parents Lessons in compassion and social system functions (and lack thereof!) Tamara learned from her first job as a food stamp technician Why mentoring in social services is so crucial for young professionals to enhance their skills and sense of empathy Why Tamara doesn't like defining her sector as "nonprofit" and how thinking of it as "social profit" better acknowledges its value to society Poignant examples of structural racism and unconscious bias and their impact on individuals and communities, including the philanthropic How tragic deaths of Travon Martin and Freddy Gray – and Tamara’s reflections about her own son - inspired WRAG’s body of work "Putting Racism on the Table" How Meyer Foundation's Nicky Goren helped shape the conversation by quoting John Gardner "first step in leadership is not action, it's understanding" Ways leaders can begin to use our power and voices – in whatever communities we live and lead - to create more inclusive environments and help overcome bias Importance to take time to read, learn, study and try to understand "others" that we may not have had exposure to in our past lives And so much more!  Links &amp; Resources  Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers (WRAG) – organization of DC-area philanthropists Tamara leads Putting Racism on the Table – incredible learning and action series WRAG launched in 2016  My Racial Identity Deconstructed &amp; Trayvon Martin Silent – phenomenal, powerful blog posts where Tamara shares her family’s roots, struggles and some of the reasons she’s using her voice and professional platform to fight racism Nicky Goren interview – episode with the amazing leader of the Meyer foundation we referenced  Afraid of the Dark: What Whites and Blacks Need to Know About Each Other – book by Tamara’s neighbor she referenced  About Tamara Copeland Tamara joined the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers in September 2006.  In this position, she leads a staff committed to promoting and supporting effective and responsible philanthropy across Northern Virginia, suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia.  Over the course of this time, Tamara has become one of the key spokespeople for philanthropy with her blog, A Voice from Philanthropy.  Currently, the organization is leading three major initiatives, Our Region, Your Investment focused on ensuring more affordable housing in the region; the Institute for Corporate Social Responsibility in partnership with Johns Hopkins University and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation; and a dynamic exploration of race called “Putting Racism on the Table.”  An op ed that she authored on why she feels this is not a post-racial America was featured in the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Before this position, she served as the President of Voices for America’s Children for almost 10 years.  Many believe that her vision and leadership were instrumental in transforming what was the National Association of Child Advocates, an association focused solely on supporting state and locally based child advocacy organizations into Voices for America’s Children, a national advocacy organization with member groups in almost every state in the country. Prior to joining Voices, Tamara was Director of the National Health &amp; Education Consortium. She also worked on Capitol Hill for Congressman Bobby Scott as Legislative Director and chief advisor on health, human services and education issues. Before that she was the Director of the Southern Regional Project on Infant Mortality, an initiative of the Southern Governors' Association and the Southern Legislative Conference. She also understands state government, having been Director of the Office of Prevention of the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services and Deputy Director of the Virginia Division for Children.  Tamara serves on several boards and is a member of the 2004 class of Leadership Greater Washington. She received her B.A. in Sociology from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia and her M.S.W. from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond.

“As leaders we have to examine ourselves, our own beliefs, and those structures and systems that perpetuate racial inequity” Tamara Copeland is a powerhouse of a leader who courageously and tirelessly uses her voice and professional platform to tackle one of the most challenging and charged social issues today - racism! Tamara’s commitment to racial equity surged when Trayvon Martin was killed. Her son AJ was roughly his age; he could have been <a href="https://dailywrag.com/2012/03/20/trayvon-martin-silent-we-must-speak/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trayvon</a>! In this incredibly powerful, informative conversation Tamara shares her passion for racial equity and offers sage advice for how each of us can become more educated, stronger allies and advocates in this crucial social movement! What you'll learn <ul> <li>Stories about Tamara’s upbringing and traits she inherited from her parents</li> <li>Lessons in compassion and social system functions (and lack thereof!) Tamara learned from her first job as a food stamp technician</li> <li>Why mentoring in social services is so crucial for young professionals to enhance their skills and sense of empathy</li> <li>Why Tamara doesn't like defining her sector as "nonprofit" and how thinking of it as "social profit" better acknowledges its value to society</li> <li>Poignant examples of structural racism and unconscious bias and their impact on individuals and communities, including the philanthropic</li> <li>How tragic deaths of Travon Martin and Freddy Gray – and Tamara’s reflections about her own son - inspired WRAG’s body of work "Putting Racism on the Table"</li> <li>How Meyer Foundation's Nicky Goren helped shape the conversation by quoting John Gardner "first step in leadership is not action, it's understanding"</li> <li>Ways leaders can begin to use our power and voices – in whatever communities we live and lead - to create more inclusive environments and help overcome bias</li> <li>Importance to take time to read, learn, study and try to understand "others" that we may not have had exposure to in our past lives</li> <li>And so much more!</li> </ul> Links &amp; Resources <ul> <li><a href="https://www.washingtongrantmakers.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers</a> (WRAG) – organization of DC-area philanthropists Tamara leads</li> <li><a href="http://www.puttingracismonthetable.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Putting Racism on the Table</a> – incredible learning and action series WRAG launched in 2016</li> <li><a href="https://www.washingtongrantmakers.org/news/my-racial-identity-deconstructed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> My Racial Identity Deconstructed</a> &amp; <a href="https://dailywrag.com/2012/03/20/trayvon-martin-silent-we-must-speak/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trayvon Martin Silent</a> – phenomenal, powerful blog posts where Tamara shares her family’s roots, struggles and some of the reasons she’s using her voice and professional platform to fight racism</li> <li><a href="http://www.inciteinternational.com/ep12/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nicky Goren interview</a> – episode with the amazing leader of the Meyer foundation we referenced</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Afraid-Dark-Whites-Blacks-about/dp/1556523882/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1494173190&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=afraid+of+the+dark+racism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Afraid of the Dark: What Whites and Blacks Need to Know About Each Other</a> – book by Tamara’s neighbor she referenced</li> </ul> About Tamara Copeland Tamara joined the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers in September 2006.  In this position, she leads a staff committed to promoting and supporting effective and responsible philanthropy across Northern Virginia, suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia.  Over the course of this time, Tamara has become one of the key spokespeople for philanthropy with her blog, A Voice from Philanthropy.  Currently, the organization is leading three major initiatives, <a href="https://www.washingtongrantmakers.org/our-region-your-investment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Region, Your Investment</a> focused on ensuring more affordable housing in the region; the <a href="http://instituteforcsr.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Institute for Corporate Social Responsibility</a> in partnership with Johns Hopkins University and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation; and a dynamic exploration of race called “<a href="https://www.washingtongrantmakers.org/putting-racism-table" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Putting Racism on the Table</a>.”  An op ed that she authored on why she feels this is not a post-racial America was featured in the <a href="https://philanthropy.com/article/Opinion-Philanthropy-Must/235002" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chronicle of Philanthropy</a>. Before this position, she served as the President of Voices for America’s Children for almost 10 years.  Many believe that her vision and leadership were instrumental in transforming what was the National Association of Child Advocates, an association focused solely on supporting state and locally based child advocacy organizations into Voices for America’s Children, a national advocacy organization with member groups in almost every state in the country. Prior to joining Voices, Tamara was Director of the National Health &amp; Education Consortium. She also worked on Capitol Hill for Congressman Bobby Scott as Legislative Director and chief advisor on health, human services and education issues. Before that she was the Director of the Southern Regional Project on Infant Mortality, an initiative of the Southern Governors' Association and the Southern Legislative Conference. She also understands state government, having been Director of the Office of Prevention of the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services and Deputy Director of the Virginia Division for Children.  Tamara serves on several boards and is a member of the 2004 class of Leadership Greater Washington. She received her B.A. in Sociology from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia and her M.S.W. from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond.

Ep 22: Putting Racism on the Table with Tamara Copeland, President, Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers