Our Approach
Mission
Leaves of change VT (LOCVT) builds the capacity of humans to effectively and compassionately pursue their dreams and organizations to achieve their missions. LOCVT appreciates unique strengths, taps into unlocked potential, and facilitates change.
Who we are
A collective of experienced facilitators partnering with nonprofits to build inclusive and prosperous communities.
We show up for our clients, creating relationships and trust. We work with clients to create a brave space to learn and unlearn.
Values
Access. We believe in equal access and inclusion for everyone. We strive to create systems that are inclusive and accessible. We recognize our privilege and contribution to existing exclusive systems and are working to break and recreate these systems.
Collaboration. We believe that our most meaningful work happens in the context of relationships – between people and organizations. We provide opportunities to learn, share, improve, and reach collective goals and impacts.
Life-long learning. We believe in learning and unlearning – no one knows everything, and everyone knows something we don’t. We think expansively, make connections, and seek out innovation and creativity. We appreciate school learning and lived experience as sources of new knowledge.
Social change. We believe in the power of people and organizations to create a world where we want to live and thrive.
Appreciation. We believe that appreciating people’s differences and uniqueness are what creates dynamic and adaptive relationships, organizations, and communities. We support and build upon individual and communities’ strengths and potential.
Land Acknowledgement
Leaves of Change VT acknowledges that the majority of our operations and work takes place on land stolen from the Wabanaki peoples. This acknowledgment resists the erasure of indigenous histories and ongoing colonization. We recognize that this acknowledgement is not enough and are working on ways to both internally change and externally inspire actions towards a sustained commitment to land, indigenous rights, and equity.
AI Policy
Leaves of Change VT AI Policy. Leaves of Change VT is not an early adopter of Public AI tools and has not used any AI for client work to date. However, in these rapidly changing times, Leaves of Change VT is considering how and when AI might be an appropriate tool to enhance our work. We will continue to not use AI for client work, but put together these internal guidelines for how we might use AI and are sharing them with our community and clients.
Data privacy and security. Leaves of Change VT never enters confidential client data or information, personally identifiable information, or client internal documents into a public AI tool.
Human- Checked. If Leaves of Change VT uses a public AI tool to refine materials or resources provided to a client, it has always been checked and refined by a human. Our humans check for harmful bias, stereotypes, and inaccuracies. We may miss some bias and are working to improve our own internal bias.
Transparency . If Leaves of Change VT feels using a public AI tool will enhance client work, we will ask the client prior to using it.
Technology Tools Used. Leaves of Change VT uses the following technology-based tools in our work:
- Microsoft suite, primarily Word, Excel, Outlook, Onedrive, and PowerPoint
- Zoom, without notetaking abilities engaged
- Google suite, primarily forms, drive, email, maps, and YouTube
- Doodle
- Claude