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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.
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CEO Insights

Why Words Matter — During Fair Chance Month & Always

A missive from our CEO in honor of Fair Chance Month, a time when we focus on people with justice system experience.

4.15.25

By Maria Kim

CEO Insights

“Power at its Best”: A Path Forward in the City of Angels

After the January wildfires in Los Angeles, Maria Kim recognizes leaders rebuilding with humanity.

1.22.25

By Maria Kim

CEO Insights

Why We View Lived Experience as Lived Expertise

Talent cannot be measured solely by words on a resume, but must include the string of life experiences that make people creative, resilient, and whole.

12.20.24

By Maria Kim

CEO Insights, Events, Video & Media

Maria Kim, Impact Spotlight at NationSwell 2024

Maria took the stage to present on lived expertise at the 2024 NationSwell Summit.

12.5.24

CEO Insights, News

Highlighting the Power of Employment Social Enterprise in California

We teamed up with a few incredible ESEs to host California Governor Gavin Newsom and several cabinet members to showcase the power of social enterprise.

11.27.24

By Maria Kim

CEO Insights

Standing Tall in Our Common Agenda, Post-Election

A message to the employment social enterprises in our community after the November 2024 presidential election.

11.12.24

By Maria Kim

CEO Insights, Events

REDF Joins JFF’s 75 Million Network

CEO Reflections from JFF Horizons 2024

8.22.24

By Maria Kim
Group photo of ESE leaders and REDF staff at the 2024 REDF Community Retreat

CEO Insights, Community Convenings

“I dream of you in colors that don’t exist.”

CEO Reflections from REDF's 2024 Community Retreat

6.20.24

By Maria Kim

CEO Insights

“I lived it. I’m qualified.”

CEO Notes on a Visit to the North Lawndale Employment Network

5.7.24

By Maria Kim

CEO Insights

Refine. Design. Rest. Repeat. | REDF’s Formula for 2024

A year of reflection and strategic planning awaits. Read insights from our CEO Maria Kim, as she shares more about our plans for 2024.

1.26.24

CEO Insights, News

Milestones as Motivation | Mid-Period Review of REDF’s Goal Progress

Dive deep into the work we've accomplished so far in the first half of this strategic period -- and get a taste of where we're heading next.

9.7.23

By Maria Kim

CEO Insights, News

10 Million Beats per Minute | Reflections on our $10M Yield Giving Contribution

Scott’s investment paves the way for us to build on past success, and unlock new opportunities for the future.

8.30.23

By Maria Kim
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