About Us

Our
Approach

Our mission is to build and nurture intergenerational leaders through transformative education and revolutionary social action.

Our vision is for South Seattle to be an epicenter where Black and brown folx thrive. We achieve this vision through year-round educational programming that re-engages students in school, dismantles systemic racism, and disrupts the school to prison pipeline for Black and brown youth in South Seattle.

Healing Centered
:
We value self-love and healing so that we can come together to implement collective healing in our community.
Youth Led
:
We center the voices of the youth we serve and support them in being at the forefront of every movement.
Inter-Generational Leadership:
Intergenerational leadership development builds self-reflection, teamwork and leadership skills in both scholars and college-age leaders.

Meet Our Team

Laura
Operations and Finance Director
lwright@wa-bloc.org
Sierra
Strategy and Partnerships Director
sierra@wa-bloc.org
Katie
Freedom Schools Program Director
katie@wa-bloc.org
Keisha
Restorative Justice Coordinator
(Emerson Elementary)
keisha@wa-bloc.org
Anab
Curriculum and Instruction Specialist
anab@wa-bloc.org
Lena
Restorative Justice Practitioner
lena@wa-bloc.org
Mari
Education Program Assistant
mari@wa-bloc.org