#PEAK2025nola is an invitation to consider and practice multiple forms of leadership.

In the morning, someone on the main stage said, “Now is the time for courageous leadership.”

In the evening, we embraced individual leadership from behind by contributing energy to the second line. ⚜️🎷💃🏾

I'm excited to be in the South for #PEAK2025nola. New Orleans has always had a special place in my heart as a city full of beauty, resilience, and grit.

There’s no better place to hold these critical conversations about how philanthropy can best show up in this moment. ⚜️

I'm continuously inspired by the work of our grantees and partners in the non-profit, government, and private sectors. And look forward to using this platform to share and learn more about how they, and others, are helping to build a more just and healthy future. 💃🏾

📸: Amanda Sabga

Although my work can involve visiting spaces curated by our grantees, being wowed by magicians, sharing a stage, or attending community events–most days, it's meetings, emails, and paper pushing for compliance and purpose. 🥰

📸: Annielly Camargo and Dee Speaks Visuals

👋🏾 I'm Najah, a program officer at the @barrfoundation.org. Through my work on the Climate Program, I support organizations working to reduce and prevent emissions caused by transportation.

📸: Annielly Camargo