White Allyship in BIPOC Spaces

Panelists will discuss how they show up and engage with racial equity work as white folks in organizations led by and serving people of color.

Presenters:

Kate Sedney-Read

Project + Operations Manager, Zeno

Kate first worked with Zeno in 2013 through the AmeriCorp Vista program and fully joined the team in 2014. She has enjoyed working in a variety of positions, learning and growing with the organization. Kate grew up in Seattle and is passionate about working with others to make the city a joyful and equitable place to live for generations to come. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Knox College

Katie Sauter

Preschool Enrollment Supervisor, Department of Education and Early Learning for the City of Seattle

Katie brings a wealth of early learning education and classroom experience from her time as a Head Start preschool teacher in Oklahoma. Katie previously worked with Zeno in various capacities over a six-year period as an Early Learning Specialist, Consultant, Program Manager and Co-Director of Programs. Katie supported Zeno in growing the early learning programs, creating and refining a suite of 15 early learning games, and expansion to serve families across Washington State. She holds a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and Educational Studies. 

Hayley Barra

ParentChild + Supervisor at El Centro de la Raza

Born and raised in California, Hayley received her MSW in 2017 from the University of Washington. She’s worked in Seattle for the past 9 years as an Enrollment Specialist, a Family Advocate, and now as the ParentChild+ Supervisor at El Centro de la Raza. She recently received her endorsement from the Washington Association of Infant Mental Health as an IMH-E® Infant Family Associate. She is thrilled to be in the Child Development field and loves working with families and young children