Be a bridge builder, not just an ally

JoAnna Hansen
6 min readNov 11, 2019

“When stumbling blocks can become stepping stones, then these stones that the builders reject can equally become chief corner stones!” ― Israelmore Ayivor

Rubber stick figures crossing a bridge of puzzle pieces from a large set of joined pieces to a smaller set.

Champion. Advocate. Ally. These are words commonly used to refer to those who work alongside people in a marginalized group such as people with disabilities, people of color, or LGBTQ communities in an effort to remove barriers. There is…

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JoAnna Hansen

Tech leader, inclusivity advocate, dog mom, designer, coach, amateur poet, and rockstar auntie.