Jocelyn Moore
Public Allies DC 2015-2016
I am a black, cisgender woman who is passionate about transformational change. This includes change in our communities, in our workplaces, in our approach to racial equity and justice, and change for the most marginalized among us. I pursue this change in a variety of capacities: as the Managing Director of People, Culture, & Strategy at TFA Philadelphia; as the Youth Ministry Director at my church (serving and loving black & brown students through the ups and downs of adolescence); and as a diversity, equity and inclusion practitioner and consultant. I hold a BS in Organizational Leadership, an MS in Management & Organizational Behavior, and am currently pursuing a Master’s in Theology at Palmer Seminary. I find joy and rest in DIY furniture flipping, movie watching (shoutout to Marvel movies) and finding new adventures with my loved ones!
Tell us about your leadership?
My more traditional leadership titles are listed in the above paragraph. But even without the titles and roles, I believe fully in a transformational leadership style that listens from a place of curiosity, moves in confident humility (the two are not mutually exclusive!), and radically shares power so that others can discover and walk in their own strength and leadership.
Which Public Allies core value resonates with you the most and why?
Continuous Learning- I think this is both a driver and an ongoing pre-requisite for all of the other Core Values. For example, Diversity and Inclusion is only impactful insomuch as those with power are willing to examine themselves and commit to new things that might be unfamiliar. I try to push myself in Continuous Learning by operating out of a place of curiosity, embracing a mindset of “mistakes are teachers”, and surrounding myself with others who see the world differently than I.
Anything else you'd like to share?
Public Allies has played an integral role in my career and life. All that happened this summer with the org made me deeply disappointed and sad. It felt so contrary to all I believe PA can be. And yet- I believe there’s always room to do better, and I’d love to be a part of that in whatever way this board membership allows.