Andrea Atkinson, Founder’s Departure Announcement
A message from Andrea Atkinson, Founder and former Executive Director of One Square World, 2024.
Dear friends of 1SW,
I believe deeply in honoring the cycles of the seasons. We find lessons and nourishment when we pay attention to the season we find ourselves in.
It is bittersweet to share the message that I am in the winter of my cycle with One Square World and am stepping down as Executive Director after a decade of dedication to this organization and its mission. During my sabbatical, it became clear that my cycle of work to birth and build this organization has come to a close, and it is time for me to let go of the vision and strategy and allow the organization to enter a new cycle.
I am profoundly proud of so much of the work that we have done. I am grateful for the lessons from the hard times, as well. Over the past ten years, we moved through so much together. From developing the first climate justice action plan for a city in the U.S. to practicing building new liberatory systems. From supporting the creation of a key ordinances to address climate change, to developing art and education that continues to change what it means to build deep democracy.
It’s my belief that our movements are ready to take on the challenges of our current political moment. I believe our mission is even more critical now. I leave the organization confident in my legacy and in the liberatory work that the 1SW team is poised to take on.
I am grateful to have had the opportunity to be in community with you!
