I'm Rashawn.

For as long as I can remember, I've been drawn to the hard problems. Not just because they matter, but because we often don't have the luxury to ignore them.

I've built my career at the intersection of democracy, courageous leadership, and transformative change, across government, nonprofits, and the private sector. Each opportunity has validated my belief that bold thinking, principled leadership, and disciplined execution can absolutely move communities forward.

As a community organizer, I saw up close what's possible when people come together around a common purpose. I helped lead a coalition that secured concrete policy reforms in one of the nation's most troubled police departments.

Later, at a national criminal justice center, I collaborated with teammates to develop resources that expand second-chance policies and mitigate the collateral consequences faced by millions of Americans with criminal records.

In Silicon Valley, I helped launch the Racial Justice Labs at a technology company, investing in Black and Brown social entrepreneurs creating new solutions to long-standing challenges.

As Executive Director of The Andrew Goodman Foundation, I supported young leaders across the country who are making civic participation more inclusive, accessible, and powerful for their generation.

Today, I continue this work through speaking, writing, and advising. I speak with students, nonprofit teams, and companies about civic life, public leadership, and building stronger communities.

I partner with mission-driven organizations to help them navigate complexity with clarity and courage.

The work continues, and I'm grateful to be part of it.