Our values are more than just ideals – they’re the foundation upon which we build relationships, develop strategies, and implement solutions. They inform our decisions, inspire our actions, and drive us forward in pursuit of our mission.
Through a deep commitment to authenticity, equity, transformation, joy, and excellence, we strive to create meaningful impact and drive positive change in every community we serve.
At NorthStar Education Partners, five core values guide how we work with one another, our clients, and our partners and collaborators.
At NorthStar Education Partners, we are committed to advancing racial equity, diversity, inclusivity, and justice (REDI-J). We believe in co-creating organizations, systems, and environments where all people can show up as their full and authentic selves. Our approach integrates the principles of Liberatory Design, ensuring that our work not only addresses but actively dismantles systemic racism and inequities embedded within organizational systems and practices.
We believe:
- Racism and inequity have been designed into systems and thus can be redesigned.
- Designing for equity requires the meaningful participation of those impacted by inequity.
- Equity-driven designs require equity and complexity-informed processes.
To embody our beliefs, NorthStar consultants implement the following practices in all of our interactions and partnerships
By integrating these practices and mindsets, we strive to create designs that interrupt inequity, transform power dynamics, and generate critical learning. Our commitment to race, equity, diversity, and justice is woven into every aspect of our work, ensuring that we continually evolve to support the organizations we serve and each other.
Our vision and practices for REDI-J has been informed by an incredible constellation of trailblazers and partners in the field, including The National Equity Project, 228 Accelerator, Promise54, Equity Meets Design, The Equity Lab, and many others.