Leader Stereotypes Redefined

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Lina

Vernon, CT 06606
United States

Tell Us Your Good Deed

Working in special education. I work with the students that districts have given up on. We are their "last choice" I like changing the stereotype that behavioral kids are "bad" All behaviors are a form of communication.

Why are you participating?

I am viewed as young and have been called "white washed" for stepping out of my upbringing and pursuing my education. I am now a year away from my doctorate. I am 33, single, no kids. My culture asks for me to be a stay-at-home mother.

Paola

Stoughton, MA 02072
United States

Puerto Rican
Artist
Leader
Tell Us Your Good Deed

I am everyone's problem-solver, a reliable listener able to work through the toughest problems. As a lawyer and artist, I am able to find creativity and empathy to make things better one person at a time.

Why are you participating?

I felt inspired by the faces and the simple message of the proverb as a way to find our common humanity.

Tanya

Dorchester, MA
United States

Aunt
Nipmuc
Leader
Tell Us Your Good Deed

I helped a Boston marathon runner who came into my post office after the bombing. I gave him a sweat jacket and water and let him use the phone until he was able to reach his family. I gave him directions on how to meet them. He wrote a letter to my manager and I met him and his family the next year. They took me out to dinner. :)

Why are you participating?

I want to have more Indigenous faces in this program.

Adrian

Fitchburg, MA
United States

Wrestling Fan
Adult
Leader
Tell Us Your Good Deed

Everyday I am fighting to end hopelessness in my community. Fighting to lower violent community acts by actions. Challenging people and systems to think different and ask more questions to create thoughtful actions.

Why are you participating?

I believe in ending box work. We are all different and should be individually promoted.

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