Our Vision
The Center for Transformative Action at Mills College believes that profound change is possible when we come together to support innovation and deep solutions across our diverse communities, sectors and backgrounds. We envision a vibrant, equitable world where all of our rights are nurtured and our dreams are nourished.
Our
Transformative
Mission
The Center for Transformative Action brings together students, business and nonprofit leaders, policymakers, and community advocates to collaborate on creating economic opportunity, environmental justice, and social equity. We provide thought leadership, support services, education, and advocacy for lasting change. As an amplifier, convener, and partner, the CTA hosts events throughout the year, including our flagship annual conference.
Our Values
Belonging
Nurturing environments where everyone’s experiences, cultures, and identities are seen, held, heard, and celebrated.
Equity
Correcting systemic disparities that allows everyone to receive the resources they uniquely need to have the same chance at success and committed to the active process of antiracism.
Opportunity
Building strong pathways to prosperity and lives filled with purpose and meaning.
Courage
Modeling leadership that calls us into our power and creativity to respond to the greatest challenges of our time; even when pressing through fear.
Joy
Celebrating the beauty of our shared humanity and our hope for a sustainable future; and inspiring people to do the work!
Our Land
Acknowledgement
As part of Mills’ mission of supporting and fostering learning through the generation and dissemination of knowledge, we acknowledge that the land we are meeting on today is the original homeland of Ohlone people.
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An Impactful History
The Center for Transformative Action was launched tens years ago in the Lorry I. Lokey School of Business and Public Policy. Over these past 10 years, we have made tremendous progress in addressing systemic economic, social, and educational inequities.
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