Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:41:55 -0400 https://www.equalmeasure.org/ en-us © 2026 Equal Measure yes beecebaf-49d7-5c85-bd97-580564a81c40 ccress@equalmeasure.org Equal Measure episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) place-based systems change, race, racial equity, systems change, place-based initiatives, evaluation Equal Measure ccress@equalmeasure.org https://storage.buzzsprout.com/940k1ffkz5fmd8j0wuate8p0jy0b?.jpg https://www.equalmeasure.org/ Leon T. Andrews, Jr. Trabian Shorters: Asset-Framing to Build a Better Future Trabian Shorters has been thinking about systems since he was a kid—first with computers, now in shifting philanthropic culture to define people by their aspirations and contributions. He talks about his cognitive framework Asset-Framing® and the next narrative that leads to lasting change.

]]> Trabian Shorters has been thinking about systems since he was a kid—first with computers, now in shifting philanthropic culture to define people by their aspirations and contributions. He talks about his cognitive framework Asset-Framing® and the next narrative that leads to lasting change.

]]> Equal Measure Buzzsprout-19056847 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 1185 4 3 full false Lyneir Richardson: Inclusive Ownership of Shopping Centers For Lyneir Richardson, seeing the value in people and places that others overlook has been the driving force of his career. He talks about revitalizing neighborhoods and wealth building through community-owned shopping centers. Lyneir is co-founder and CEO of The Chicago TREND Corporation.

]]> For Lyneir Richardson, seeing the value in people and places that others overlook has been the driving force of his career. He talks about revitalizing neighborhoods and wealth building through community-owned shopping centers. Lyneir is co-founder and CEO of The Chicago TREND Corporation.

]]> Equal Measure Buzzsprout-18752640 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500 1032 4 2 full false Dwayne Proctor: Advancing Health Equity in Missouri In 2021, Dr. Dwayne Proctor became the president and CEO of Missouri Foundation for Health, following nearly two decades at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. He talks about the transition from national to state work—plus his early days touring with Ray Charles—and how to continue standing up for health equity.

]]> In 2021, Dr. Dwayne Proctor became the president and CEO of Missouri Foundation for Health, following nearly two decades at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. He talks about the transition from national to state work—plus his early days touring with Ray Charles—and how to continue standing up for health equity.

]]> Buzzsprout-18585752 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0500 1143 4 1 full false Jennifer Ng'andu Jennifer Ng'andu, managing director at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, talks about ways to shift cultural mindsets to better serve children and families across the country.

]]> Jennifer Ng'andu, managing director at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, talks about ways to shift cultural mindsets to better serve children and families across the country.

]]> Equal Measure Buzzsprout-18207189 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0500 1160 3 4 full false Carmen Rojas Dr. Carmen Rojas, president and CEO of the Marguerite Casey Foundation, talks about philanthropy's crucial role in moving money to frontline organizations that are defending civil society.

]]> Dr. Carmen Rojas, president and CEO of the Marguerite Casey Foundation, talks about philanthropy's crucial role in moving money to frontline organizations that are defending civil society.

]]> Equal Measure Buzzsprout-17593966 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1452 3 3 full false Dominica McBride Dominica McBride, founder of BECOME, talks about culturally responsive evaluation as social justice and four themes from her book, Becoming Change Makers: The Exquisite Path to Leadership and Liberation for Women of Color.

]]> Dominica McBride, founder of BECOME, talks about culturally responsive evaluation as social justice and four themes from her book, Becoming Change Makers: The Exquisite Path to Leadership and Liberation for Women of Color.

]]> Equal Measure Buzzsprout-17332462 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1016 S3 3 2 full false Katya Fels Smyth Katya Fels Smyth, founder and CEO of Full Frame Initiative, talks about well-being justice, the importance of shifting power in systems change, and the organization's closing after more than 15 years.

]]> Katya Fels Smyth, founder and CEO of Full Frame Initiative, talks about well-being justice, the importance of shifting power in systems change, and the organization's closing after more than 15 years.

]]> Equal Measure Buzzsprout-16889931 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0400 1346 S3 3 1 full false Jeff Fuhrer Jeff Fuhrer breaks down false narratives about the U.S. economy—and how to change them to create more opportunity for all. He is the author of The Myth That Made Us: How False Beliefs about Racism and Meritocracy Broke Our Economy (and How to Fix It).

Jeff's book: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262552851/the-myth-that-made-us/

Jeff's recent article for the Brookings Institution, "The cost of being poor is rising. And it’s worse for poor families of color": https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-cost-of-being-poor-is-rising-and-its-worse-for-poor-families-of-color/

]]> Jeff Fuhrer breaks down false narratives about the U.S. economy—and how to change them to create more opportunity for all. He is the author of The Myth That Made Us: How False Beliefs about Racism and Meritocracy Broke Our Economy (and How to Fix It).

Jeff's book: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262552851/the-myth-that-made-us/

Jeff's recent article for the Brookings Institution, "The cost of being poor is rising. And it’s worse for poor families of color": https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-cost-of-being-poor-is-rising-and-its-worse-for-poor-families-of-color/

]]> Equal Measure Buzzsprout-16134255 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1336 S2 2 8 full false Marcus Walton Marcus Walton, president and CEO of GEO, sits down with Equal Measure's Leon T. Andrews, Jr., to speak about the importance of culture and community in shifting philanthropic grantmaking.

]]> Marcus Walton, president and CEO of GEO, sits down with Equal Measure's Leon T. Andrews, Jr., to speak about the importance of culture and community in shifting philanthropic grantmaking.

]]> Equal Measure Buzzsprout-16011545 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0400 1146 S2 2 7 full false Temi F. Bennett and Hanh Le Temi F. Bennett and Hanh Le from iF, A Foundation for Radical Possibility, talk about racial equity versus racial justice and disrupting norms in the philanthroptic sector.

]]> Temi F. Bennett and Hanh Le from iF, A Foundation for Radical Possibility, talk about racial equity versus racial justice and disrupting norms in the philanthroptic sector.

]]> Equal Measure Buzzsprout-15473620 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400 1240 S2 2 6 full false Crystal Hayling Crystal Hayling, former executive director of the Libra Foundation, discusses her family’s roots in civil rights, the link between activism and democracy, and building intersectional movements for change. Learn more on The Measure.

]]> Crystal Hayling, former executive director of the Libra Foundation, discusses her family’s roots in civil rights, the link between activism and democracy, and building intersectional movements for change. Learn more on The Measure.

]]> Equal Measure Buzzsprout-15251437 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1212 S2 2 5 full false Amanda M. Navarro Discover the power of hope and resilience in the pursuit of social justice with Amanda M. Navarro, executive director of Convergence Partnership. In our latest episode of The Measure, Amanda shares insights on scaling deep for transformative impact and how the partnership's strategic shift to centering racial justice is empowering grassroots movements.

]]> Discover the power of hope and resilience in the pursuit of social justice with Amanda M. Navarro, executive director of Convergence Partnership. In our latest episode of The Measure, Amanda shares insights on scaling deep for transformative impact and how the partnership's strategic shift to centering racial justice is empowering grassroots movements.

]]> Equal Measure Buzzsprout-14979040 Wed, 01 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1117 Season 2 2 4 full false adrienne maree brown adrienne maree brown grows healing ideas in public. Through her writing, music, and podcasts, adrienne has nurtured Emergent Strategy, Pleasure Activism, Radical Imagination and Transformative Justice as ideas and practices for transformation. Her work is informed by 25 years of social and environmental justice facilitation in support of Black liberation, her love of Octavia E. Butler and visionary fiction, and her work as a doula. She is the author and editor of several published texts.

]]> adrienne maree brown grows healing ideas in public. Through her writing, music, and podcasts, adrienne has nurtured Emergent Strategy, Pleasure Activism, Radical Imagination and Transformative Justice as ideas and practices for transformation. Her work is informed by 25 years of social and environmental justice facilitation in support of Black liberation, her love of Octavia E. Butler and visionary fiction, and her work as a doula. She is the author and editor of several published texts.

]]> Equal Measure Buzzsprout-14811350 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1083 S2 2 3 full false Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick  Lisa Fitzpatrick, MD, MPH, MPA, is a board-certified infectious diseases physician and a medical epidemiologist. She discusses the costs, both human and financial, of low health literacy and the responsibility and opportunity for the health care system to make access to health information more equitable.

]]>  Lisa Fitzpatrick, MD, MPH, MPA, is a board-certified infectious diseases physician and a medical epidemiologist. She discusses the costs, both human and financial, of low health literacy and the responsibility and opportunity for the health care system to make access to health information more equitable.

]]> Equal Measure Buzzsprout-14591850 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0500 1255 S2 2 2 full false Chantel Rush Tebbe In this episode of The Measure, Chantel Rush Tebbe, Managing Director of the American Cities Program at the Kresge Foundation, shares insights on navigating power dynamics, the importance of community-driven solutions, and her personal journey shaped by familial experiences, illustrating the complex interplay between place, race, and systems change.

]]> In this episode of The Measure, Chantel Rush Tebbe, Managing Director of the American Cities Program at the Kresge Foundation, shares insights on navigating power dynamics, the importance of community-driven solutions, and her personal journey shaped by familial experiences, illustrating the complex interplay between place, race, and systems change.

]]> Equal Measure Buzzsprout-14403904 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0500 1298 S2 2 1 full false Gerri Spilka  Gerri Spilka, Equal Measure’s founding director and past president, takes us to the beginnings of the organization and a nascent evaluation field as we celebrate 40 years as an organization.

]]>  Gerri Spilka, Equal Measure’s founding director and past president, takes us to the beginnings of the organization and a nascent evaluation field as we celebrate 40 years as an organization.

]]> Equal Measure Buzzsprout-14108157 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500 1258 S1 1 6 full false Clarence Anthony Learn more about Clarence E. Anthony, CEO and Executive Director of the National League of Cities (NLC), and how America's cities, towns, and villages continue to build toward equity-driven change.

]]> Learn more about Clarence E. Anthony, CEO and Executive Director of the National League of Cities (NLC), and how America's cities, towns, and villages continue to build toward equity-driven change.

]]> Equal Measure Buzzsprout-13773924 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0400 1322 S1 1 5 full false Chike Aguh In episode 4 of The Measure, we hear from Chike Aguh, former Chief Innovation Officer at the U.S. Department of Labor, about the future of jobs and how to create a more inclusive workforce.

]]> In episode 4 of The Measure, we hear from Chike Aguh, former Chief Innovation Officer at the U.S. Department of Labor, about the future of jobs and how to create a more inclusive workforce.

]]> Equal Measure Buzzsprout-13444682 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1438 S1 1 4 full false Erica Atwood Leon T. Andrews, Jr., president and CEO of Equal Measure, sits down with Erica Atwood from the City of Philadelphia's Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives for Criminal Justice and Public Safety. They talk about reducing gun violence in Philadelphia, the city's anti-violence Community Expansion Grant pilot program, and the necessity of Black joy.

]]> Leon T. Andrews, Jr., president and CEO of Equal Measure, sits down with Erica Atwood from the City of Philadelphia's Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives for Criminal Justice and Public Safety. They talk about reducing gun violence in Philadelphia, the city's anti-violence Community Expansion Grant pilot program, and the necessity of Black joy.

]]> Equal Measure Buzzsprout-13135396 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400 947 S1 1 3 full false Jara Dean-Coffey and Marcia Coné In the second episode The Measure, Leon T. Andrews, Jr. sits down with Jara Dean-Coffey and Marcia Coné of the Equitable Evaluation Initiative. They discuss the origins of the Equitable Evaluation Framework™, the importance of context in philanthropic work, and the necessary evolution of evaluation and philanthropy in the United States.

]]> In the second episode The Measure, Leon T. Andrews, Jr. sits down with Jara Dean-Coffey and Marcia Coné of the Equitable Evaluation Initiative. They discuss the origins of the Equitable Evaluation Framework™, the importance of context in philanthropic work, and the necessary evolution of evaluation and philanthropy in the United States.

]]> Equal Measure Buzzsprout-12985170 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 20:00:00 -0400 1492 S1 1 2 full false Angela Glover Blackwell Angela Glover Blackwell shares her background of growing up in segregated St. Louis, Missouri; the concept of transformative solidarity; and the importance of understanding history to move forward with social change. Welcome to the first episode of The Measure.

]]> Angela Glover Blackwell shares her background of growing up in segregated St. Louis, Missouri; the concept of transformative solidarity; and the importance of understanding history to move forward with social change. Welcome to the first episode of The Measure.

]]> Equal Measure Buzzsprout-11887132 Fri, 16 Dec 2022 19:00:00 -0500 1251 S1 1 1 full false