Blog
Enjoy stories from the field & profiles of JEI Fellows.
Three Ways Remembering Can Move Us Towards A Just Economy
Just as the river tries to “remember where it used to be,” we, as humans, are often subconsciously trying to remember where we have been, who we are, and why we are here at this moment in time.
Opt Out: Reimagining Finance Means Leaving the Race to Nowhere
Reflections from JEI Fellow Amina Ahmad.
Redistributing Wealth, Rewriting Legacy
Reflections from JEI alum Susanna Penfield.
In Impact Investing, Laughter is the Best Teacher
Reflections from JEI alum Donovan Ervin.
The Power of Intention and Courageous Conversations: Reflecting on my JEI Creative Capital Calling
Reflections from JEI alum Tory Dietel Hopps.
Radical Love: Transforming Our Future
Reflections from JEI Fellow Rudy Ruttimann.
One Year Reflections from the JEI Alumni Grant Pool
Reflections from JEI alumni.
Radical Hope for a Just Economy: Spiritual Teachings to Guide Us Forward
Reflections from JEI alum Ana Ramos.
JEI Journeys: Nikishka Iyengar modeling community-owned and -directed development
A profile on JEI alum Nikishka Iyengar, founder & CEO of The Guild – an Atlanta-based organization building community wealth and power through cooperative real estate, entrepreneurship programs and access to capital for marginalized communities.
JEI Journeys: Kim Pate on her work supporting Indigenous prosperity and culture
A profile on JEI alum Kim Pate, managing director of NDN fund, about overcoming entrenched barriers to Indigenous prosperity and honoring community-driven solutions.
JEI Journeys: Ain Bailey on Feeding Your Vision
A profile on JEI alum Ain Bailey and her work founding and designing New Seneca Village.
The Invaluable Currency of Relationships
This is the fourth in a series of collaboration stories featuring JEI community members who have worked together to shift the flow of capital and power. This post features JEI alumni and facilitator Keoni Lee and JEI faculty member Esther Park.
Right Relations Collaborative
This is the third in a series of collaboration stories featuring JEI Fellows and alumni who have worked together to shift the flow of capital and power. This post features Jess Hausti, Kim Hardy, and Carolynn Beaty of the Right Relations Collaborative.
Convergence and Emergence: Chordata Capital
This is the second in a series of collaboration stories featuring JEI Fellows and alumni who have worked together to shift the flow of capital and power. This post features Tiffany Brown and Kate Poole of Chordata Capital.
JEI Journeys: Janice St. Onge on Providing Entrepreneur-Friendly Capital for Sustainable Growth in Rural Communities
A profile on JEI alum Janice St. Onge, president of the Flexible Capital Fund.
Connections Across Generations and Borders
This is the first in a series of collaboration stories that will feature JEI Fellows and alumni who have worked together to shift the flow of capital and power. This post features JEI alumni Manuel Vega and Matilde Olazabal and Joel Solomon of Renewal Funds.
JEI Profiles: Jasmine Rashid, The Financial Activist Playbook
A profile on JEI alum Jasmine Rashid and her forthcoming book, “The Financial Activist Playbook: 8 Strategies for Everyday People to Reclaim Wealth and Collective Wellbeing,” available in Fall 2024 with Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
JEI Journeys: Keoni Lee on Partnering Across Differences
A profile on JEI alum and co-facilitator Keoni Lee, his work with Hawai’i Investment Ready, and what it takes to partner across differences.
Beyond Financial Independence
Reflections from JEI alum Donovan Ervin.
JEI Journeys: Kristi Fairholm Mader on Working in and with Communities
A profile on JEI alum Kristi Fairholm Mader, her work with Scale Collaborative, and what it takes to work both in and with communities.