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
Kimiko Uyeda
Owner | 3rdCoastPros
Brandon Fletcher
Program Associate | Vera Institute of Justice
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.