GRATITUDE 🙏🏾 and REFLECTION💭 ALERT ❗ ❗ ❗ This month, as I celebrate another work anniversary, I can't help but reflect on the journey. (A huge shoutout to everyone who reached out to wish me a Happy Work Anniversary!) But hold on, there's more! August is extra special because it marks Adasina's 3rd birthday! I took this photo a few months ago during a meeting with the incredible team I led at the time. I paused during the meeting and took a moment to share something close to my heart with them. I told them that I had always known leadership was my path. But it wasn't just about the title; it was about the purpose and the circumstances. I told them I felt like I had manifested this very team that is in front of me - folx representing the spectrum of gender identities, races, backgrounds, and experiences across ALL parts of the business. A true blend that defies the norms I'd often seen in the financial world. Authentic diversity - one that does not include tokenization or mere optics. Why did I want this type of team? Before stepping into finance, I recognized its flaws and its limited positive impact on the most impacted communities. I knew that in order to repair the system, new solutions and approaches needed to be created - ones crafted by those closest to the problem. I was resolute that the changemakers should come from within these communities. Guided by the legacy of past Black-Queer-Femme trailblazers and inspired by the changemakers of today, I knew that transformation required a collective effort, leadership of many people! Charlene Carruthers' words resonate deeply: "An organizer's skill should be measured in how many leaders one helps develop, not in how many campaign victories one claims." So, as a leader of leaders, my mission became clear: to cultivate a team of trailblazers primed to transform the industry, because I cannot and should not do it alone. Here's to a journey fueled by purpose, authenticity, and collective investor power to advance movements for racial, gender, economic, and climate justice. Cheers to three years of Adasina existing, two years of me being here, and my incredible team of changemakers creating a bridge between financial markets and social justice!
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Folx, it's not too late to register for Adasina Social Capital's Q3 Investor Briefing! Join me and my colleagues Kevin O'Neal-Smith and Danielle Burns, MBA on Oct. 3rd at 9 a.m. PST, 12 p.m. EST. In this quarter’s session, we’ll offer exciting ways to take action together on our Extractive Agriculture Campaign, as well as provide an investment recap and firmwide updates. I’d love to see you there, register at the link below and let me know what you're most excited to learn more about! https://lnkd.in/gjFhzth7
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💡What is your role? 💡 I want to share a James Baldwin Quote and The Two Loops Next Economy Transition Model developed by LIFT Economy and adapted from the original Two Loops model developed by Berkana Institute for those in the fight for People and Planet, advancing racial, gender, economic, and climate justice. We need hospice folks AND midwife folks. I have been reflecting on which am I. I have realized I am sitting at the intersections of both worlds. Sitting at the intersection of multiple worlds is an experience I am all too familiar with as Black Transman working in the investment management sector. I challenge you all to reflect on the work that is needed for the next economy…whether it is Next Health, Media, Education, Government, etc…find what your role is and your Community to do it with.
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Mark your calendars! Adasina’s Q3 Investor Briefing is coming up on Thursday, October 3rd at 9 am PST, 12 pm EST. Adasina’s Roberto Thornton, Kevin O'Neal-Smith, and moderator Danielle Burns, MBA will share updates on the next phase of our Extractive Agriculture Campaign, a recap of our fund’s year-to-date performance, and other significant developments. We’d love to see you there, register now: https://lnkd.in/gFFMAW_k
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🚨 Adasina is Hiring: Client Portfolio Manager🚨 Hi Folx! I am looking for an experienced values aligned leader to join Adasina as the Client Portfolio Manager, focusing on our Public Equities Strategy. This role requires deep investment expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with our amazing clients and team! This role will report to me and be apart of our Investments Department that sits within the Investments & Impact Group and work closely with our Growth Group. If you're passionate about investments and using investor power in public markets to advance movements for racial, gender, economic, and climate justice or, if you know someone, please share this post with them or reach out to me directly! https://lnkd.in/eJMpZPMJ #ESG #impactinvesting #publicequities #socialjustice #racialjustice #genderjustice #economicjustice #climatejustice #sales #portfoliomanagement #CFA #investmentmanagement #investments
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Important message from our CEO, Rachel J. Robasciotti, regarding the recent Fearless Fund update. I am in full agreement with Rachel, “ it is important to note that investors can and must continue to boldly do the work of advancing racial equity and justice”.
On Wednesday, the yearlong lawsuit against the Fearless Fund’s Strivers Grant Contest for Black women entrepreneurs officially came to a close via a settlement with the plaintiffs that is unequivocally beneficial for the Fearless Fund and justice and sustainability investors broadly. Most notably, the case has been dismissed “with prejudice,” meaning it cannot be filed again and there are no direct implications for any organization or investor outside of the Fearless Fund’s Strivers Grant Contest. The organization can get back to doing the critical work of investing in, and giving to organizations focused on closing the funding gap that exists for under-resourced entrepreneurs, who are largely Black founders and entrepreneurs. Legal representatives for justice and sustainability investors believe the final resolution of this case creates no legal precedent that might limit DEI, ESG, or impact investors from pursuing racial justice and equity. While this legal case may have initially had a chilling effect for some justice and sustainability investors, it is important to note that investors can and must continue to boldly do the work of advancing racial equity and justice. The key takeaways: 🔹 Investors: Keep investing for racial equity and justice and keep using your influence as investors to demand companies embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. 🔹 Grantmakers: Keep giving to initiatives that close the racial wealth gap and benefit communities that have historically been harmed by racial injustice. Our economy depends on it. For more information and details surrounding the outcome of the Fearless Fund case, Alphonso David, President and CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum and Co-Counsel to the Fearless Fund and Fearless Foundation, has shared his thoughts here. Fearless Fund Arian Simone
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Let’s mobilize for Gender Liberation ahead of the presidential election to demand abortion, gender-affirming care, a representative democracy, and for our leaders to fight for our collective future. Join us at the first-ever GENDER LIBERATION MARCH in WASHINGTON, DC on SEPT. 14, to demand Gender Liberation for all.Can you join me? Click here for details and to RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gx75Wm-S&
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