Mary D. Moran is a futurist, an organizer and the Executive Director of Nuestra Voz, a nation-building organization, anchoring ancestry while building Black and Brown solidarity in New Orleans.

in this episode, Doannie Tran, Landon Mascareñaz and Stephen Hurley welcome Mary Moran for a compelling conversation that dives into the heart of community involvement and the pressing need for education systems to embrace the rich history and knowledge within communities.
Listeners are invited to explore how educational and political landscapes can be reshaped when they are rooted in ancestral wisdom and powered by community-driven change.

Key Takeaways from this episode:

1. The Power of Ancestral Wisdom: the significance of honoring community history and basing future growth in education on this ancestral knowledge.

2. Leadership Reimagined: the necessary shift in leadership mindset—from viewing communities as outsiders to valuable partners in co-creation.

3. Embracing Open Moments for Change: the concept of "open moments"—times when political alignment and the volition for co-creation sync up, presenting opportunities for meaningful change.