Our Why
We believe that within our multiple and intersecting identities, our core identity is that of being human.
We believe that women are gatekeepers of culture and agents for sustainable change.
We believe that developing multicultural living practices provide us with the experiences and competencies necessary to turn us and them into WE.
Our Mission
Getting to We is a non-profit organization that uses the transformative nature of the arts to help people understand their shared, core identity as humans and relate to each other without fear.
Learn MoreOur Vision
Ultimately, we want a world where minds are open and human interaction is about making ourselves and each other better friends, families, neighbors, co-workers, and citizens – better humans.
In Getting to We’s Vision,
- We progress from apathy and insensitivity to understanding and inclusivity, and a nation where social discourse about DEIB and identity is productive and solutions oriented.
- We embrace empathy and shared responsibility for our fellow humans.
- We have public spaces where all feel physically and emotionally safe.
- We experience healthy workplaces where diversity is valued, honest ideas are welcome, and we expand knowledge and understanding of each other to serve the mission and business objectives of the organization.
- We have educational institutions where environments foster an inclusive experience for all learners.
- We have a society where all feel empowered to contribute to the greater good.
Our Values
Connection
Building networks of meaningful relationships across differences
Curiosity
Moving from certainty to new ways of knowing
Caring
Being fully and wonderfully better humans for each other
Empathy
Understanding each other’s feelings without projecting our own onto others
Our Promise
We don’t promise a perfect humanity.
What we do promise are competency-building experiences, DEIB Edutainment™, research backed resources, and online tools that create a pathway toward a healthier society and organizations that are responsive to a changing job market.
We know how to turn discomfort into learning and how to turn tension into meaningful relationships. We’ve delivered on that kind of effective learning and change process with proven success.