Eva Mosby

URBAN STRATEGIES,INC. | ‌MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

“I ‌ love the quote by Audre Lorde, ‘It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.’”

MY EXPERIENCE THROUGH the Catalyst Collective program has been quite stimulating. This space has afforded me the opportunity to show up as my authentic self, show up vulnerably, and has increased my self-awareness to the challenges and solutions facing BIPOC leaders in our sector. Urban Strategies, Inc. has a relentless focus on empowerment, stabilization, and opportunity creation for Black and Brown individuals. We serve Black, Brown and Indigenous families residing in neighborhoods traumatized by systemic racism. The Catalyst Collective has allowed me to build trust and authentic collections with my cohort for thought leadership.

Urban Strategies, Inc. members connecting with community members at a food pantry.

Eva at church

Long past are the days where we have had to fight for a seat at the table and asked for communities of color to be heard. Philanthropy now and in the future will have to learn and commit to working with and centering BIPOC leaders and communities. I am committed to increasing the collective impact by braiding programs and services together, increasing collaboration, and capitalizing on existing and new relationships.

I love the quote by Audre Lorde, “It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.” And all of those differences are what makes us all unique and beautifully human. It’s been a long few years and one of the most challenging times yet, and as modeled by the Catalyst Collective program, we need to center our joy in this work as well. Let’s remember to come together and celebrate each other!

Eva on the ground with Urban Strategies staff coordinating food pantry logistics.

ABOUT

Eva Mosby was named Regional Vice President at Urban Strategies, Inc in July 2019. Prior to that, she served as the Director of Operations from February 2017–June 2019. She served as the Project Manager for MAXIMUS, Tennessee Works from December 01, 2014–February 15, 2017. She also served as Vice President of Workforce Development at BRIDGES from 2012–2014. Eva is responsible for managing, directing, and implementing the organization’s programmatic function and performance.