Degrees of Change

Mission

We prepare diverse, homegrown leaders to succeed in college and career in order to build more vibrant and equitable communities.

Description

We partner with community organizations, high schools, colleges and employers to provide cohort-based leadership training, college success support, and career development programming to underrepresented students and graduates who desire to lead and serve their home communities.

As both a national backbone organization and local, direct service provider in Tacoma-Seattle, we provide and utilize research-based programming, cutting-edge evaluation and data tools, and innovative operational systems and technical assistance to support all aspects of our integrated programs. In addition, we contribute through leadership and technology to collective efforts to transform the systems that create and reinforce inequity for our participants and communities.

Our guiding values include:
* Educational Equity
* Local Voices
* Diverse Perspectives
* Service Leadership
* Courageous Culture
* Committed Collaboration
* Continuous Learning
* Operational Excellence