Here is a Glance into this Episode:

1- An introduction to Annie McKay. [0:01:17]

2- Annie’s connection to justice and belonging and how this led them into this line of work. [0:03:03]

*3- TW: For listeners who wish to avoid the topic of infant death and loss, skip audio from [0:05:49] to [07:53]. How infant mortality in Kansas impacted Annie’s journey. [0:05:49]

4- The difference between technical challenges and adaptive challenges. [0:12:39]

5- The term “connective tissue” and what it means with regard to racial equity. [0:16:35]

6- Why trust is so critical. [0:19:01]

7- The importance of acknowledging how people feel about change. [0:23:49]

8- What opportunities Annie sees in their work for organizations and with practitioners. [0:29:45]

9- The challenge of not pausing to reflect, revisit, and refine on the journey. [0:32:47]

10 – The importance of creating space to debrief in ways that are not threatening. [0:34:51]

11- The most valuable advice that Annie would give a client to move them forward in their equity journey about why it all starts with the why. [0:36:57]

Resources Mentioned 

Racial Equity Impact Analysis Tool
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  a tool to anchor your racial equity decision-making

Brown v. Board of Education – National Historical Park, Topeka Kansas

About Annie McKay:

Previously president and CEO of Kansas Action for Children, Annie McKay now serves in an independent supporting role to organizations and networks seeking to center equity and inclusion in their internal operations as they pursue strengthening their commitments to racial justice. Before stepping down as KAC’s leader to pursue their purpose and passion for anti-racism, Annie was the executive director of the Kansas Center for Economic Growth and a former Rockwood Leadership Fellow, Sunflower Foundation Advocacy Fellow, University of Kansas Women of Distinction honoree, and KHSA Kansas Children’s Champion. Annie’s leadership roles also included serving as an appointed member of the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and the Governor’s Education Council. They earned a BSW from the University of Kansas and an AM from the University of Chicago’s School of Social Service Administration.

To connect with Annie, you can find them on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-mckay-ks/

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