Voices in Action
Stories and Reflections From Our Work
Welcome! This page features stories, updates, and highlights from our work alongside families, communities, and partners, as we work hand in hand to strengthen systems and create real impact.
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Zulema Gomez, our Director of Implementation, recently ran a powerful grassroots campaign for her local school board in California. Her campaign was rooted in integrity, inclusion, and the voices of parents. Now that the race is over, we're proud to share our admiration for her leadership and her ongoing impact as a parent leader committed to respectful, community-driven change.
As we reflect on this election, NPLI reaffirms its steadfast hope and commitment to justice and dignity for every family and community. We remain unwavering in our belief that hope is not a passive state but rather that it’s a call to action. Election outcomes may shift the landscape, and while our work may be made harder, our mission endures: to uplift parent voices, advocate for children, and ensure that communities across our nation have the civic tools and knowledge to lead for a better tomorrow.
The Indigenous Parent Leadership Initiative (IPLI) at White Earth Nation is a powerful example of culturally grounded leadership in action. Recently featured on the Community In-Site podcast, IPLI showcases how honoring cultural identity can drive healing, empowerment, and lasting community change.
