Breakaway thinkers

Learn about those who challenge convention, inspire change, and lead with purpose. These features highlight the innovative ideas and bold perspectives that drive our community forward.

Two women wearing white t-shirts with the words "#BLACK" and "AND ADOPTED" stand side by side against a plain background, highlighting Black adoptees and building community as they face the camera.
January 29, 2021

Reducing Stigma and Building Community for Black Adoptees

Dr. Vannucci is sitting in front of a large window with a building blurred in the background. She is wearing a blouse.
December 23, 2020

Turning the Challenges of 2020 into Opportunities for Change

A group of masked protesters hold signs at a demonstration, with a transgender pride flag visible in the background, highlighting solidarity in coping with stress and standing against racial injustice.
November 16, 2020

Coping with the Trauma and Stress of Racial Injustice

Four people kayak through a wide river canyon surrounded by steep rocky cliffs under a partly cloudy sky, embracing the power of nature.
November 11, 2020

Empowering Veterans Through Nature and Martial Arts

Two people sit on the ground outdoors at night, bundled in scarves and blankets, smiling at the camera with others and sleeping bags in the background—raising awareness about different forms of homelessness.
July 16, 2020

Raising Awareness of Homelessness—and its Many Forms

A woman with long blonde hair, wearing glasses, a tan sweater, and white top, stands smiling against a plain white background—supporting efforts to break stigma and address unspoken truths around sensitive topics.
April 29, 2020

Sharing “Unspoken Truths” About Male Sexual Abuse to Break Stigma

A pink banner with orange letters reading "WOA LET OUR PEOPLE GO" hangs on a large abstract black and white sculpture in an urban plaza, calling attention to prison advocacy and protection in prisons.
April 28, 2020

Advocating for COVID-19 Prevention and Protection in Prisons

A woman with long brown hair and glasses, smiling at the camera against a plain white background, represents the overlooked stories of women on the autism spectrum and the frequent misdiagnoses they face.
March 6, 2020

Combating Misdiagnoses and Marginalization of Women on the Autism Spectrum

A painting of a faceless, dark figure with circular patterns, outlined by small flowers, against a pastel sky with clouds; evokes art therapy and invites patients to feel seen when displayed in a dining area.
December 18, 2019

Helping Patients Feel Seen Through Art Therapy

A person in military uniform holds a small model of a white house with a porch, symbolizing veterans paving the road home, facing the camera.
November 12, 2019

Paving a “Road Home” for Veterans

A person wearing a red vest and headband stands outdoors holding a painted ceremonial drum, symbolizing reconciliation, with city buildings and stacked white chairs in the background.
November 12, 2019

Education, a Step on the Road to Reconciliation

Dr. Barrie sits in front of a large window with several floors of another building blurred in the background. She is wearing a multicolored blouse.
November 12, 2019

Change Agent: Rabiatu Barrie

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