The Math of Community Care: What + Who Gets Added, Subtracted, Divided and Multiplied

AJ McCreary, a lifelong Portlander, historian, and a community activist who has been working locally on and off her entire life. She specializes in marketing strategies and fundraising through an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion lens. AJ is unapologetic in her advocacy and focus especially when we are discussing resources and the economic impact of systemic oppression. Equitable Giving Circle was born out of a desire to create a model of resource distribution that is not rooted in white supremacy and transactional giving. AJ is deeply passionate about mutual aid and giving with no strings attached; she also knows that to be truly successful, an organization must be led by the people who are in community with the people being served. AJ’s bachelor in African American history and, equally as important, her lived experience coming from a working class, interracial family in North Portland has informed the full range of her work. AJ is a visionary and champion of leaning in locally for big change and immediate impact.