The ProInspire Blog

November 28th, 2023

Finalized on October 25, 2023 | Published November 28, 2023 By Monisha Kapila Last month I returned from my second sabbatical at ProInspire. This sabbatical is unique because I am in my final six months in this job (I announced in January that I will be completing my tenure at ProInspire this Decemb…

November 9th, 2023

November 9, 2023 This past month at ProInspire, we have been reflecting on the crises in the Middle East, particularly the events in Gaza. We have held one-on-one check-ins and engaged in open dialogues as a full team (about individual needs and our collective solidarity). We acknowledged the comple…

October 12th, 2023

Class is back in session! Join us for our free 2023 “Self to Systems” Learning Series! Through four 45-minute sessions in October and November, journey with ProInspire Director Namira Anani and additional guest hosts through our “Self to Systems” Leadership Model for Race E…

September 20th, 2023

September 20, 2023 ProInspire is pleased to announce that Isabelle Moses will serve as ProInspire’s new co-CEO alongside our current co-CEO, Bianca Anderson, starting in 2024. This marks a pivotal moment in ProInspire’s journey, as this shift follows our founder’s transition at the end of …

June 29th, 2023

ProInspire Announces the 2023-2024 Catalyst Collective Cohort Our community for executives of color grows. We’re thrilled to officially announce Catalyst Collective Cohort 2, drawn from our continued partnership with Kresge Foundation’s Arts and Culture & Human Services grantees! Th…

June 6th, 2023

by the Asian American staff members of ProInspire (Namira Anani, Monisha Kapila, Camille De La Rosa, Neriel David Ponce, and Monica Biswas) June 6, 2023 As AANHPI Heritage Month came to a close last week, the Asian American staff members of ProInspire are honoring our voices by sharing our stories, …

April 20th, 2023

by Monica Biswas and Rosie Aquila Monica and Rosie have partnered on the design and facilitation for three of ProInspire’s team-based cohorts. These reflections and learnings stemmed from their experiences, observations, and feedback from participants in these programs. April 20, 2023 ProInsp…

March 31st, 2023

ProInspire Exploring How We Step Towards Organizational Resilience by Ashley Bernal March 31, 2023 “Give Light and People Will Find the Way” – Ella Josephine Baker In my experience as a social scientist and advocate for racial justice, I’ve observed that racial equity is ana…

March 9th, 2023

March 8, 2023 Dear ProInspire Community, As ProInspire celebrates its 14th anniversary, we are reminded of the journey that has brought us to this point. Over the years, ProInspire has transformed and grown, largely due to our founder and co-CEO Monisha Kapila’s vision and hard work. Las…

February 28th, 2023

by Monisha Kapila February 28, 2023 It is with much pride and happiness that I am announcing my transition from the co-CEO role at the end of 2023. This weekend marked ProInspire’s 14th anniversary. I still remember the seedling of an idea that formed in 2008 and led me to launch ProInspire o…

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