ABOUT
Full of the knowledge that I love you, that we are what we carry -- the years, the nights, and the seconds, and all the spaces in between. It flows through us, flows from within us. This love cannot be stopped. It grows -- and it must be free. The time to dream is a sacred thing, [dear one]. It heals, lifts us up. [Dear one], every child...needs it. Our world demands it. You've got to dream a future before you can build a future. Together, let us begin this dreaming awake.
"Timebox Altar(ed)" by Janelle Monáe & Sheree Renée Thomas,
The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories by Janelle Monáe
Our Why
Vision
Mission
Our Values
Reflection
Reflect on where you’ve been and the information provided.
Decision
Decide on where you want to be and the steps that will take you there.
Action
Act on what you’ve decided so you may move forward and make a change.
W&A believes the best way to move forward is to embrace the above values. We learn by reflecting on the information provided and determining how this may impact our lives. We act by making a clear decision on how we want to move. These three values are most important, whether that means being in line with our values or moving towards educational justice, racial & ethnic justice, and gender equity. We must reflect on where we are and what we know, decide our path, and embark on the journey.
Words & Action, LLC is a Black-woman-owned business committed to lifting and supporting the voices and experiences of
- Black/African, Indigenous, Latine, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Pacific Island people
- Women
- LGBTQIA+ community
W&A recognizes it is imperative to constantly learn and grow in the ways we are able. Discomfort can serve us, or as we say in education: we learn best within the “Zone of Proximal Development.”
Established
2021
Client Locations
San Jose, CA
Honolulu, HI
Syracuse, NY
Czech Republic, Europe
Najwa Yasmeen, MA
A Bit of My Story...
April:
- Inaugural GSE Alumni Board receives Award of Merit from Stanford Associates
- Guest Speaker at New York Foundation of The Arts, "Understanding Capacity: Determining When to Take on New Programs and Projects"
- First guest appearance on Shit I Wish Someone Told Me, a podcast hosted by Evidence-based Coach Johnna Renée
July: Certified Life Coach through Lumia - Life Coach Training & Community
August: Obtained an office space in downtown Syracuse, NY
January:
- Embarked on my entrepreneurial journey
- Life Coach Certification through Rachael Haskell PhD ResolutionToday
February: Joined Inaugural Stanford GSE Alumni Board
September: Launched Words & Action, LLC
December: Released the first W&A Journal
2015: Received International Education Policy Analysis Master of Arts degree from Stanford University's Graduate School of Education
2016 - 2017: Realized my interest in supporting teachers
2017 - 2020: Pursued my interest as an administrative assistant, project manager, program director, learning and development professional, and coach at various education nonprofits
