ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

To challenge and transform systemic hierarchies and supremacy, the Linkage Community is committed to cultivating a non-hierarchical environment. We prioritize shared power and collective decision-making across all aspects of our work—from social media to partnerships and programming.

We acknowledge that practicing power-sharing and non-hierarchical collaboration is complex and requires ongoing intention, patience, and care. As we work to dismantle traditional structures, we also recognize the need to navigate and sometimes utilize existing frameworks, such as job titles, as part of our transitional journey toward a more equitable and liberated way of operating.

STAFF

Sarah Unrath

Executive Director

Frannie Shepherd-Bates

Director of Development

STRATEGIC ADVISORY BOARD

Shelly Lyons Mac

Kimiko Uyeda

Owner | 3rdCoastPros

Marjani Abdur-Rahman

Brandon Fletcher

Program Associate | Vera Institute of Justice

Mario Bueno

Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur

Executive Director | Michigan Roundtable for Justice Communities

Vitalis Im

Assistant Professor of Health and Human Services | University of Michigan–Dearborn

Anna Kohn

Reentry Supervisor | Michigan State Appellate Defender Office

CIRCLE OF ADVISORS

Adam Grant

Executive Director |
A Brighter Way

COMMITTEE LEADS

Thank you to Transition Steering committee members. Linkage is profoundly
grateful to these members have guided the transition.