Idealistic Pragmatism with Parvathi Santhosh-Kumar

Idealistic Pragmatism with Parvathi Santhosh-Kumar

June 25, 2026 · 33 min · Episode 40

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Parvathi Santhosh-Kumar and Dr. Adriane Johnson-Williams discuss how nonprofit leaders can pursue equity amidst practical challenges.

Equity is both an urgent goal and a long-term vision, requiring leaders to hold onto ambitious ideals while navigating current practical constraints. Parvathi Santhosh-Kumar and Dr. Adriane Johnson-Williams explore how nonprofit organizations and their leaders can focus, adapt, and collaborate to make meaningful progress even during times of crisis. The conversation emphasizes learning from lived experience, using budgets as expressions of values, and centering those most affected, particularly young people, in decision-making.

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Host: Dr. Adriane Johnson-Williams

Guest: Parvathi Santhosh-Kumar

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