How we work

We help you reimagine what your team could be. We do this by helping to move the culture from knowing it all to learning it all.

Britt Erickson

Founder & Principal

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Britt is a learning designer and facilitator with deep roots in education. She began her career teaching sixth grade, then spent years designing school systems and learning first-hand how to help people move past what they've always done to build something innovative and effective. Today, that practitioner's rigor shapes her work with foundations, nonprofits, and social enterprises in education, technology, healthcare, and energy, where she designs experiences that make bold action possible. She is the founder of Franklin Street Studio and a devoted violinist, a practice she picked up as a child and has never put down.

Brian Hyosaka

Designer & Facilitator

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Brian is an educational and nonprofit consultant who designs bold, human-centered learning experiences. At Embark Education, he helped lead the transformation of a learner-centered middle school into a nationally recognized model. With 15+ years in schools and community-based work, he brings a spirit of possibility to everything he does. Originally from Chicago, Brian now lives in Denver with his wife and two kids. He’s a mountain biker, traveler, and eternal optimist.

Brian Lightfoot

Designer & Facilitator

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Brian is a researcher, learning designer and educational consultant. He is the Co-Founder and former Chief Program Officer of Formation Ventures, an e-learning program that supports emerging entrepreneurs of color. He is also currently a PhD candidate at the School of Education at the University of Colorado Boulder. In all his work, he focuses on authentically collaborating with students, families and communities to create spaces that build capacity and social capital. A proud HBCU alum, Brian received his B.A in Mass Media Arts from Clark Atlanta University. He lives in Denver with his wife, Nikki.

Christina Jenkins

Co-founder of the Inspiration Project, Designer & Facilitator

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Christina is a teacher, artist, neighbor and parent. Her work is influenced by the ways artist-educators explore the idea of what school can be and what a classroom is for. Today, she leads field trips for adults and writes curriculum that engages the public. She lives in Sacramento on the same street where she grew up.

Christine DeLeon (CDL)

Designer & Facilitator

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CDL is a founder, funder, and facilitator who helps organizations turn bold ideas into actionable plans. She’s deeply proud of founding Moonshot edVentures, given her love for working at the intersection of community, leadership, and innovation. CDL lives in Colorado with her husband and two energetic toddlers.

Marielle Narcisa

Operations Manager

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Marielle is a project manager who designs systems that make work feel more human. She has a background in fundraising, volunteer management, DEI, and event planning, and is developing her graphic design practice. She believes that when orchestrated intentionally, strong operations can build strong relationships. A Bay Area native and avid city-hopper, she and her husband, Emre, call Fayetteville, Arkansas home.

Rob Strain

Co-founder of the Inspiration Project, Designer & Facilitator

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Rob is a former first grade teacher and current coach, designer, and strategist. He founded Lemon Battery to empower changemakers to define and mobilize their best ideas — whether in a school, non-profit, or global corporation. He lives in Oakland with his husband, daughter, and dog and is currently pushing his own learning curve through bread-making.

Sarah Pumpian

Operations and Relationships Coordinator

Sarah is a project manager, educator, and artist whose work bridges creativity, logistics, and community. With a background in teaching, music, and event production, they bring care and intention to every detail. Sarah believes that strong systems and genuine connection create the conditions for creativity to thrive. They live in Denver with their partner and cat.

Yvonne Delbanco

Head of Teams

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Yvonne is a teacher, school district leader, coach and relentlessly proud native New Yorker who loves people, (standard) poodles, and her local bodega. She believes deeply in the power of people-centered leadership to help individuals, teams, and organizations grow. She lives in Brooklyn with her wife and two kids.