Kennedy Joseph - REDF

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- Our VisionAn economy that works. for everyone.
- Who We BackWe partner with social entrepreneurs to amplify the success of their businesses and the people they employ.
- How We Do ItWe help our enterprises grow further, faster through a combination of capital, capacity building, and community support.
- ImpactOur partnership accelerates the growth and impact of the enterprises we back.
- InsightsWe evaluate what works and share our learnings to spark action for policy and systems change.
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- Our WorkWe invest in businesses that reveal and reinforce the talent of people breaking through barriers to employment.
- AcceleratorA six-month cohort-based learning experience for leaders of early-stage enterprises to springboard growth.
- Growth PortfolioA multi-year investment in growth-stage employment social enterprises to help them scale sustainably.
- Impact InvestingFlexible loan capital for employment social entrepreneurs whose lived expertise is their collateral.
- Gov. Partnerships & PolicyAdvocacy and public sector partnerships to advance the field.
- CommunityCurated space and resources to help our social enterprise partners connect, grow, and lead.
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- AboutWe envision a thriving and inclusive society where all people have the jobs and the support they need to realize their full potential.
- Mission & CultureIt’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it that matters.
- Our PeopleWe’re a motley crew of leaders and learners dedicated to building an economy that works. For everyone.
- CareersKnowing your work is improving lives is not the only benefit of the job. View opportunities to join our team.
- Farber FellowshipGrad students bring cutting-edge skills and passion to help employment social enterprises reach their full potential.
- SupportersOur generous funders and individual donors make this work possible.
- HistorySince 1997, REDF has been using business as a force for good.
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Kennedy Joseph is a senior associate on the Government Partnerships & Policy team, where she works on the County Initiative of the LA:RISE program. In this role, Kennedy is responsible for building and maintaining partnerships with service providers, managing program implementation, and providing technical assistance to program partners. Kennedy is passionate about creating pathways to financial and social stability for people overcoming employment barriers, and her work with the LA:RISE program allows her to pursue this passion by aiding in the development of structural systems to better serve these individuals.

Kennedy was most recently the senior program manager at the Brotherhood Crusade, where she managed the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program (CalVIP), California Youth Reinvestment Grant Program (CalYRG), and other youth development initiatives aimed at preventing violence and incarceration.

She earned her master’s in forensic psychology from Arizona State University shortly after completing her bachelor’s degree in psychology in May 2019. In her free time, Kennedy enjoys taking her dog, Malcolm, on hikes and camping trips, and growing herbs and vegetables.