Category: SPI Alum
Clementine Ellis on the Impact of the Solís Policy Institute
Despite ongoing assaults on freedom, LGBTQIA+ rights, gender, and bodily autonomy, we are proud to celebrate Pride Month. Women’s Foundation […]
The Meaning of Mentorship with SPI alum Adrianna
We believe those closest to the problem are the best equipped with the solution. This grounding principle serves as the […]
Apply to SPI and become a Catalyst for Change
The main reason you should apply to SPI? To meet incredible changemakers like Claudia Gonzalez. Claudia is one of our […]
Policy & Pride: 5 Reasons to Apply to SPI!
As Pride month comes to an end, our Solís Policy Institute Reproductive Justice X Trauma Justice Team is just getting […]
Lessons from SPI Local
photo of SPI Local Class of 2022 To achieve collective liberation through local policy, we need the strength of organized […]
Why California is in a “ready stance”
photo via @ameliamaris California is in a ready stance.* This is not an accident or some stroke of luck. We […]
Battle like Clarissa? Apply to SPI
Clarissa’s Battle Photo Credit: CB Smith-Dahl Day in and day out, Clarissa Doutherd fights tirelessly to make childcare and preschool […]
Eunisses + Solís Policy Institute + YOU
Seven years ago, Eunisses Hernandez went through the Solís Policy Institute. Two years ago, she joined our board. This week […]
The Video: An Interview with SPI Alum Jess Torres
Earlier this year, Jess Torres (Solís Policy Institute class of 2019) was asked to share a spoken word piece at […]
Solís Policy Institute Alums :: Where Are They Now Summer Solstice 2022 Edition
photo of SPI alum Clarissa Doutherd from the documentary Clarissa’s Battle from CB Smith-Dahl Solstice comes from the Latin for “sun […]
Haleema Bharoocha is Putting an End to Period Poverty
Haleema Bharoocha is a weightlifter and a policy shifter. She is a fierce advocate and county commissioner who has her […]
Diana is a Healer
Diana Zuñiga is a community organizer, policy advocate, healer, and a Solís Policy Institute alum (State and Local). She centers […]
Black August + Aria Sa’id Takeover
Alicia Garza tweeted: “Black people I love you. I love us. Our lives matter.” Over eight years #BlackLivesMatter evolved into […]
Shine Bright Like Diamond ✨
Diamond Lee knows that we are in this together. Recounting her experience working in LA county to improve outcomes for […]
4 Black Policy Movers and Shakers You Should Know
It’s no secret that we have an amazing network of powerful change-makers, especially our WPI alum. Our alum work to […]
WPI Victory Lap 2020
As we pass from one season to another, I want to take a moment to celebrate the big victories, small […]
We’re Here For #GivingTuesday
WPI alum from Classes of 2018 and 2017 at a convening at State Capitol UPDATE: Thanks to the tremendous generosity […]
Support WPI on #GivingTuesday
The Women’s Policy Institute Alum network shows up for each other. This year on #GivingTuesday we are showing up for […]
Moving Money, Making History
We are moving money. We are shifting priorities. We are creating a California where the laws and budgets reflect who […]
Funding Our Feminist Future
Earlier this month, we launched our Liberation grants as part of the Relief and Resilience Fund. This first cycle of […]
Election 2020: Feminist Propositions & Leaders
We are celebrating some significant victories this election cycle in the push towards racial, economic, and gender justice. From the […]
Just Run: Womxn Running for Office
From Citizen to Candidate: a conversation with WPI alums who ran for public office… and (sometimes) won Last week, we […]
Breastfeeding During Coronavirus
This month, we wanted to take time to highlight Women’s Policy Institute alum and California Breastfeeding Coalition Executive Director Robbie […]
The Coronavirus Proves It’s Time to Rethink Incarceration
Women’s Policy Institute Highlight In an op-ed for Mic, Women’s Policy Institute alums Eunisses Hernandez and Ivette Alé warned “In […]
10 WPI Alums You Should Know This #GivingTuesday
Serving twice, Kim Carter’s policy work focuses on formerly incarcerated and restorative justice. Check out her organization Time for Change […]
Former Women’s Policy Institute Fellow Connie Galambos Malloy Selected for California Redistricting Commission
Urban Habitat’s Director of Programs Connie Galambos Malloy has been selected as one of the first eight members of California’s […]
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