National Urban Fellows

National Urban Fellows’ President & CEO Lisa Rawlings was among the leaders highlighted in Advancing Equity Through Visionary Leadership story in Comcast’s 2021 Impact Report: https://corporate.comcast.com//report/2021/advancing-equity NUF is proud to stand beside such vital organizations: Surge Institute Asian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJCNational Urban Indian Family Coalition Coded by Kids Thank you, Comcast for investing in your values and elevating the wisdom of such dynamic leaders! Carmita Semaan, John Yang Janeen Comenote Sylvester Mobley Dalila Wilson Tracy Henderson Gwyneth Gaul https://corporate.comcast.com//report/2021/advancing-equity

National Urban Fellows culminates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by proudly honoring several alums: Daphne Kwok (‘89)- VP of Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Asian American & Pacific Islander Audience Strategy at AARP Anson Chong (‘72)- Aide to Sen. Daniel Inouye and later become Hawaii State Representative (1974-1980) Hally Chu (‘13)- Deputy Director of Policy at Manhattan Borough President’s Office Jessica Xiao (‘20)- Director of Communications and Strat...egic Engagement, Asian American Journalists Association Thank you for your ongoing commitment to the vital work of social impact leadership! #aapi #asianamericanpacificislander #aapiheritagemonth #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #shapetheworld #womenempowerment #nationalurbanfellows See more

National Urban Fellows celebrates Lisa Rawlings, PhD ‘11 on her one-year anniversary as our President and CEO. Thank you for your commitment, determination, and vision to take NUF to a new level as the premier fellowship for racial equity leadership! We are so proud of what you have already accomplished and look forward to building with you every step of the way! #intothefuture #diversityequityandinclusion #racialequity #talentdevelopment #nationalurbanfellows #leadershipdevelopment

National Urban Fellows salutes the trailblazing Senator Tammy Duckworth She is the first Thai-American and the first woman with a disability elected to Congress. She is also the first senator to give birth while in office. Senator Duckworth has worked to improve the lives of Veterans, advocated for working families and job creation and as championed improving infrastructure. She has been recognized as one of the most effective Senators by the Center for Effective Lawmaking. T...he National Urban Fellows is inspired by her courage, strength and tenacity and prepares leaders in this mold. Learn more at nuf.org. #aapi #asianamericanpacificislander #aapiheritagemonth #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #shapetheworld #womenempowerment #nationalurbanfellows

National Urban Fellows honors Fred Korematsu for his tireless fight to ensure equal rights and restitution for Japanese Americans. Korematsu spent his life as an activist fighting for Civil Rights. In the 1940s, he defied President Roosevelt’s Executive Order 9066, which authorized the removal of individuals of Japanese ancestry living on the West Coast from their homes and their mandatory imprisonment in internment camps. He took his fight all the way up to the US Supreme Co...urt in Korematsu v. United States, which upheld the order, only to be overturned 72 years later. Korematsu later successfully lobbied for the passage of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 which provided financial redress to the surviving detainees. For his contributions to advancing liberty, he posthumously received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. National Urban Fellows carries on this inspirational legacy of courage and tenacity through our cultivation of equity-centered leaders. #aapi #asianamericanpacificislander #aapiheritagemonth #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #shapetheworld #womenempowerment #nationalurbanfellow

NUF is growing! The National Urban Fellows is excited to welcome Rosshelle Munoz back to the NUF family!

National Urban Fellows honors Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, the first woman of South Asian descent to serve in the US House of Representatives. Congresswoman Jayapal has spent her career advocating for immigrant, civil, and human rights, as well as climate change. Prior to being elected, Congresswoman Jayapal worked on global health and development before founding and leading OneAmerica, one of the largest immigrant advocacy organizations in the country. In Congress, Jayapal... continues to advocate for the rights of the most marginalized communities, including domestic workers and immigrants. National Urban Fellows celebrates her courageous work and shares Congresswoman Jayapal’s mission of championing equitable policies. Learn more about us at www.nuf.org. #aapi #asianamericanpacificislander #aapiheritagemonth #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #shapetheworld #womenempowerment #nationalurbanfellow

National Urban Fellows salutes Ai-jen Poo in her advocacy for equity and dignity for domestic workers and caregivers. Ms. Poo, a MacArthur Genius Award Recipient, currently serves as Co-Founder and Executive Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance and was instrumental in passing the New York State Domestic Workers Bill of Rights into law -- the first in the United States to guarantee domestic workers basic labor protections. She is a leading voice on gender equity ...and eliminating economic and social barriers among women of color in the workforce. National Urban Fellows celebrates her work and shares Ms. Poo’s mission of cultivating human potential through our development of equity-centered social impact leaders. Learn more about us at www.nuf.org. #aapi #asianamericanpacificislander #aapiheritagemonth #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #shapetheworld #womenempowerment #nationalurbanfellow

National Urban Fellows honors Helen Zia Author for her advocacy for equal rights for women, Asian Americans, immigrants, and the LGBTQ community. Zia, an award-winning author, and a former executive at Ms. Magazine, has been active in countering hate, violence, and homophobia. She was instrumental in organizing Asian Americans in Detroit in the wake of the death of Vincent Chin in 1982. National Urban Fellows carries on this inspirational legacy through our cultivation of eq...uity-centered leaders. #aapi #asianamericanpacificislander AAPIheritagemonth #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #shapetheworld #womenempowerment #nationalurbanfellows

National Urban Fellows honors the life and legacy of Philip Vera Cruz - advocate and activist. Vera Cruz spent his life advocating for the rights of migrants and farm workers. He would work with Cesar Chavez in merging the Agricultural Working Organizing Committee and the National Farm Workers of America that would become the @unitedfarmworkers Farm Workers. He was also deeply invested in mobilizing Filipino American communities to enhance political engagement and freedom of expression. National Urban Fellows affirms Vera Cruz’s wisdom by providing access to education and knowledge for BIPOC communities. #aapi #asianamericanpacificislander AAPIheritagemonth #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #nationalurbanfellow

National Urban Fellows honors the life and legacy of Philip Vera Cruz. Vera Cruz spent his life advocating for rights of migrants and farm workers. He would work with Cesar Chavez in merging the Agricultural Working Organizing Committee and the National Farm Workers of America that would become the United Farm Workers. National Urban Fellows promotes equity and inclusion for farm workers and the need for equity. Vera Cruz’s work continues today and his impact remains.

The National Urban Fellows honors all of the mothers and mother figures who anchor our lives and families! Happy Mother’s Day! On this special day, we lift up Grace Marsh Scales, '89 and Ayris Terena, '03 as the first (and to date, only) Mother-Daughter NUF duo. Grace, a retired professor and real estate entrepreneur, has been recognized as one of NUF’s most engaged alumni. She continues to volunteer her time to support NUF and especially any Fellows placed in Cleveland. Ayri...s is a three time NUF Mentor and recently accepted the role as President & CEO of Walker's Legacy that promotes economic equality for women and girls of color. Learn more about their transformational journey. Congratulations and thank you for continuing to pay it forward! #nufmoms #nuf #NUFlove #legacy

In celebration of #publicservicerecognitionweek, the National Urban Fellows salutes public servants everywhere and honors several outstanding alumni who lead with excellence, passion, and courage: NY Assemblyman Ron Kim, ‘00, serves with courage and distinction in the New York State Assembly. Natalie Madera Cofield, ‘06, Assistant Administrator for the Women’s Business Ownership Office at the U.S. Small Business Administration is continuing her work to empower women through e...ntrepreneurship. Stephen Williams, ‘85 is the Director of Houston Health Department and tirelessly leads Houston’s COVID-19 response. Denice Garcia, MPA, ‘14, is breaking barriers as the first Latina Chief of Staff for the first Latina San Diego County Supervisor Nora Vargas. Thank you to our alums for their commitment to service and excellence and for making our communities and world more equitable!