Insights: General Staff

Bringing to light The ability to break down barriers and provide access so that an ecosystem of entrepreneurs can flourish and create maximum impact. The basics Davita has spent the last decade working in the social sector, scaling solutions through business development, strategic partnerships, and revenue generation, underscored by a passion for coaching, mentorship, and […]

Bringing to light Comprehensive support to create a more just, vibrant, and inclusive future. The basics Jeremy is a detail-oriented Operations Associate with more than thirteen years of experience in providing business administration solutions. With his passion for helping others, Jeremy has a tendency to gravitate toward roles that provide him the opportunity to help […]

Bringing to light The sweet spot where process and language overlap to simplify complex topics into accessible and engaging content for a wider variety of humans. The basics Jesse Lee Gray is a lifelong lover of language, with over 15 years of experience in entrepreneurship and more than 20 years in communication. She was owner/operator […]

Bringing to light An exceptional talent experience for the UpStart team, with a focus on staff development, employee engagement, workplace culture, and belonging. The basics Sydney is a mission-driven HR professional with a passion for talent management, organizational development, workplace culture, and to-do lists. Prior to joining the UpStart team, she served as the Director […]

Bringing to light A creative and innovative communications strategy that brings people together The basics Christian has a professional history of pushing advocacy, awareness, and empowerment through communications. She has experience in mental health, crisis communications, and education. All of this roads led to her passion for equity and empowerment through communication. Christian is driven […]

Bringing to light A sharp and empathetic focus on how to build affirming and inclusive learning environments that embrace complexity and advocate for real, lasting systemic change. The basics Jacob Watson is a socially-engaged artist, researcher, and educator. He designs processes, plays, workshops, conversations, and programs that move people into deeper understanding of themselves and […]