Kerri-Ann Wright

About Kerri-Ann Wright

Very much an equity agent. Always and forever will be a systemic oppression hater.Equity-driven nonprofit leader, powerful community advocate, and dynamic innovator—I am a social justice visionary with a strong executive presence and an entrepreneurial mindset. Fearlessly committed to reshaping our social justice systems, I ask the hard-hitting questions that spark honest conversation, drive measurable impact, and affect real, systemic change. With over 15 years of experience, I have dedicated myself to enhancing access to justice and providing holistic, culturally responsive services to underinvested communities.My career journey has shaped me into a compassionate, trauma-informed advocate and a catalyst for social progress. By merging my legal expertise with my nonprofit leadership experience, I have developed a comprehensive understanding of how to drive lasting, systemic change. I have leveraged my legal skills to support mission-centered work in a way that always honors people power, appreciates the experiences of those we serve, and challenges unjust practices and disparate outcomes. I am passionate about marrying the power of law and the values of social justice to create transformative impact.Career Highlights• Serve as CEO & Board Lead for GaneshSpace, a community of mindful changemakers• Retrieved and united children from Ohio, Togo, and Nicaragua with custodial parents in NY• Selected to join city-wide coalition with Housing Justice Leadership Institute• Guest Speaker for Albany Law School,\"Leading and Managing with an Equity Lens\"• Transformed training department by innovating content and expanding offerings for multifaceted nonprofitSpecialtiesStrategic planning | Program design | Program management | Consulting | Organizational growth | Change management | Process and system optimization | Coaching | Mentoring | Community engagement | Youth representation | Legal advocacy | DEIA | Equity framework | Training and development | Leadership development | Project management | Team management | Corporate partnerships | Fundraising | Resource allocation | Hiring | Onboarding

Experience

1. Board Member

   UPchieve

   Jan 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Advise Executive Director on strategic planning and financial decision-making.• Support fundraising efforts to secure resources and drive growth.

Education

• Fordham University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Urban Studies & Communication and Media Studies (dual majors)

• Albany Law School

  Doctor of Law - JD