During the session, we will explore self-care through developing self-awareness and strategies for mindfulness. We will expand on how these tools can also be adapted in a team environment to support accessibility and inclusivity in diverse teams. We will also share a tool to assess emotional engagement at work and how teams can support the well-being of all team members through structured routines. The practices in the session are rooted in Liberatory Design Mindsets, including: practicing self-awareness, building relational trust, and working to transform power.

This session will share research based approaches that inform the design of affinity groups that uplift, amplify, and empower underrepresented leaders to thrive in their work environments. Using the work of the UC Berkeley Leadership Programs as well as the 21st Century California School Leadership Academy, we will share concrete ways to facilitate powerful professional learning that supports leader of color retention and effectiveness. Specifically, we will share about a successful district based leaders of color network as well as regionally based affinity groups for African American, AAPI, and Latinx leaders.