Our beloved partners at Poche Design Studio are devoted to increasing Black representation in design & architecture. "Design does not exist in isolation; it is a culmination of the historical, cultural & social contexts that shape it—we exist within that."bit.ly/3ZmcQxK

Caroline & Joy were thrilled to spend time with our friends Shinnyo-en in Japan last week. Having the chance to meet with our colleagues in person is a joy we don't take for granted! We are privileged to work with a team that encourages us to be a little better every day.

Face to face time is an essential part of our #culture building. Earlier this week, Minerva met for a hybrid retreat—half of us met up in Chicago while the other half tuned in from Seattle. Cheers to a retreat well spent!

#Nonprofits face a unique challenge when it comes to leadership transitions. Minerva President Joy Portella reflects on Cricket Island Foundation's Leadership Transition Fund in the latest #TheGoddessSpeaks. minervastrategies.com/different-appr…

This week, ALIMA launched #OdeToStrangers, a campaign centered on improving child and #MaternalHealth in Sub-Saharan Africa. More than 60% of the world’s maternal deaths occur in this region, and ALIMA is hard at work transforming access to care with innovative solutions.

Joy facilitated a panel on philanthropy's role in affordable housing at Philanthropy NW. Minerva is proud to work alongside organizations that are building solutions to the world's most challenging issues.

We’re excited to welcome marissa lea gaston to the Minerva Strategies team as an associate! Caroline recently had a chance to chat with marissa and learn more about her communications journey. Read it here! minervastrategies.com/meet-marissa/

We’re excited to share another addition to the Minerva Strategies team! Kennedy Gregory has joined us as an associate, and we recently got the chance to learn more about her story and entry into communications work. Read about it here! minervastrategies.com/meet-kennedy/

Minerva's VP Sara Veltkamp is visiting Seattle and had the opportunity to meet with the Treehouse | Learn to code with us! team and visit the Treehouse Store. Youth and caregivers can shop in-person or submit an online request for high-quality clothing, shoes and other essentials at their free store.

Happy Birthday to our amazing Senior Associate, Dori! For staff birthdays the Minerva team creates a meeting background highlighting something special about the birthday staff member. Yesterday, we came together to send Dori birthday wishes and celebrate her 100 book list!

When asked their biggest wish for 2025, ALIMA (EN) shared their hope for more people to recognize the medical emergency taking place in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Read more here: npr.org/sections/goats…

From AI to One Health - Experts share the #globalhealth and development buzzwords you need to know in 2025. Keep your vocabulary up to date with NPR: npr.org/sections/goats…

Minerva Strategies is now on Blue Sky! We’re excited to explore this platform and keep you updated on our journey. Find us here: bsky.app/profile/minerv…

The Minerva team was delighted to attend Evergreen Treatment Services Roots of Recovery Gala this past weekend! From delicious food to empowering stories, we were honored to see the hard work of our friends come together in such a great way. Thank you for having us!