Photography by Jake Hill
READ THE VISION & add your voice
Charlotte is growing quickly, but growth can hide the fractures forming beneath the surface.
Read Growth Can Hide Fragmentation and add your voice to a vision for strengthening the relationships and trust our city’s future depends on.
“TOGETHER WE BUILD”
A group of 10 artist, musician, and writers came together, and said yes to a vision of Charlotte that was worth taking a risk for. This is their journey, our song, and what’s possible when relationship, trust, and collaboration cultivates something bigger than ourselves.
Wear The Vision
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 6.1 oz/yd² (206.8 g/m²)
• Garment-dyed
• Relaxed fit
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
More than merch. A visible expression of the vision we’re building together.
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 6.1 oz/yd² (206.8 g/m²)
• Garment-dyed
• Relaxed fit
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 6.1 oz/yd² (206.8 g/m²)
• Garment-dyed
• Relaxed fit
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
bridge builder leadership
We believe the future of leadership is relational.
Because when teams are disconnected, trust erodes, cultures fracture, and opportunities are missed.
Through Authentic Relational Leadership™, we equip leaders and organizations to rebuild connection, deepen trust, and cultivate psychologically safe cultures where both people and performance thrive.
FOUNDING STEWARDS
Cross-sector leaders committed to stewarding the Relationships Shape Everything vision for stronger relationships and trust within their sectors and across Charlotte.
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![Marcus A. Kimbrough, Atrium Health]()
Marcus A. Kimbrough
Atrium Health -
![Tom Lawrence, Leon Levine Foundation]()
Tom Lawrence
Leon Levine Foundation -
![Dr. Tamara Smith, Humana]()
Dr. Tamara Smith
Humana -
![Astrid Chirinos, YMCA of Greater Charlotte]()
Astrid Chirinos
YMCA of Greater Charlotte -
![LaShaun Carter, Mecklenburg County]()
LaShaun Carter
Mecklenburg County -
![Whitney Feld, Bissell Ballantyne Legacy Foundation]()
Whitney Feld
Bissell Ballantyne Legacy Foundation -
![Adam Santalla Pierce, Arts & Science Council]()
Adam Santalla Pierce
Arts & Science Council -
![Veronica Calderon, DeVry University]()
Veronica Calderon
DeVry University -
![Rodrick Banks, Wells Fargo]()
Rodrick Banks
Wells Fargo -
![Rob Kelly, ForCharlotte]()
Rob Kelly
ForCharlotte -
![Melissa Hovey, SHARE Charlotte]()
Melissa Hovey
SHARE Charlotte -
![Daniel Valdez, Welcoming America]()
Daniel Valdez
Welcoming America -
![Mike Whitehead, Center For Intentional Leadership]()
Mike Whitehead
Center For Intentional Leadership -
![Chrystal Joy, Lee Institute]()
Chrystal Joy
Lee Institute -
![Federico Rios, Community Engagement Strategist]()
Federico Rios
Community Engagement Strategist -
![AJ Calhoun, Social Impact Strategist]()
AJ Calhoun
Social Impact Strategist -
![Octavia Seawell, OZS Consulting]()
Octavia Seawell
OZS Consulting -
![Jamaal Kinard, Lakeview Neighborhood Alliance]()
Jamaal Kinard
Lakeview Neighborhood Alliance -
![Charlie Elberson, Reemprise Fund]()
Charlie Elberson
Reemprise Fund -
![Denada Jackson, NP Strategies]()
Denada Jackson
NP Strategies -
![Dr. Patton McDowell, The Institute for Philanthropic Leadership]()
Dr. Patton McDowell
The Institute for Philanthropic Leadership -
![Eric Watson, Retired Corporate Executive]()
Eric Watson
Retired Corporate Executive -
![Tracy Chambers, Crescent Communities, LLC]()
Tracy Chambers
Crescent Communities, LLC -
![Rosalyn Allison-Jacobs, ROI Impact Consulting]()
Rosalyn Allison-Jacobs
ROI Impact Consulting -
![William McNeely, Do Greater, Inc.]()
William McNeely
Do Greater, Inc. -
![Amy Jacobs, Abundance Capital]()
Amy Jacobs
Abundance Capital -
![J. Hill, The BrandUscript Agency]()
J. Hill
The BrandUscript Agency -
![Kyle Young, Mane Media]()
Kyle Young
Mane Media -
![T.J. Mccullough, Charlotte Business Journal]()
T.J. Mccullough
Charlotte Business Journal
PARTNER with us
There’s a place for each of us in moving this vision forward.
Whether you’re a resident who wants to lend your voice, a leader who wants to bring the vision into your organization, or a funder who wants to invest in the work, tell us how you’d like to be part of what we’re building together.