Board Report

It’s been a standout season for Web of Change! We elected our first board of directors, hired a year-round managing director, launched our first community-driven, mini-conference in LA and brought leaders from many walks of life to Web of Change. Along the way, we set some pretty ambitious goals. Here’s a look at the progress we’ve made together.

A report from your first-ever board of directors.

Phillip Djwa

Apollo Gonzales

Sabrina Hersi Issa

Jason Mogus

Michael Silberman

Jessy Tolkan

Tim Walker

A Dynamite Conference

"Web of Change should be a high-impact, world-class experience. Master facilitators and a remarkable group of conference attendees have raised the game these last few years making Web of Change a truly transformational experience for many attendees.”

- Jessy Tolkan, Event Chair

“Web of Change blew my expectations
out of the water!”
– WOC Attendee

Participants who said Web of Change "exceeded" or "far exceeded" their expectations.

“Of all the years I’ve been, I most appreciated this year’s programming and facilitation.”

- 2014 Attendee

"One of the most life-changing experiences of my life. Thank you with all my heart.”

- 2014 Attendee

“Really excellent session on equity and the Borderlands that I have been applying to all of my work.”

- 2014 Attendee

Alumni Involved in Planning Web of Change

A More Inclusive Future

“In these last few years when our community committed to face the challenges of diversity and inclusion head on, hosting Web of Change in Texas in 2013 helped us build a stronger, more inclusive and diverse family.”

- Apollo Gonzales, Board Member

% of WOC applicants from diverse backgrounds

Towards a membership not exceeding 55% for any race/ethnicity, gender or issue area.

2012

14%

2013

19%

2014

31%

Who Attended WOC 2014?

SELF-IDENTIFIED AS

DIVERSE

FIRST-TIMERS

WOMEN

Year-Round Impact

"From day one this board honed in on a fascinating question: what would it take to extend Web of Change into a true year-round experience for alumni? How can we impact more people in more ways?"

- Tim Walker, Board Chair

Our Reach

Making Connections All Year

Peer-2-Peer mentorship pairs
matched so far!

“With the addition of Peer-to-Peer mentoring and WOCx, Web of Change is reaching beyond the annual conference and touching more people in meaningful ways.”

- Phillip Djwa, P2P Lead

A Solid Foundation

“It’s been critical for me to see Web of Change move towards stable and sustainable leadership who can carry it into its second decade and beyond. I’ve seen that happen in a huge way these past couple of years and, as Web of Change’s founder, that makes me so proud.”

- Jason Mogus, WOC Founder

OUR MANAGING
DIRECTOR

Julie Szabo

OUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Joe Dinkin

Shayna Englin

PaKou Her

OUR RETURNING BOARD MEMBERS

Phillip Djwa

Apollo Gonzales

Sabrina Hersi Issa

Jessy Tolkan

Tim Walker

2014 Board Election

NOMINATIONS

CANDIDATES

BALLOTS CAST

“I’ve watched Web of Change grow and evolve for nearly a decade. Seeing this network get stronger each year as different community members step into volunteer and leadership roles gives me great hope for the future -- not only for this event but also for our world."

- Michael Silberman, Board Member and Longtime Organizer

Governance Docs Created

Priorities
to 2015

WOC
Bylaws

Board Role
Description

What is a
Web of
Changer?

Elections
Process

Super Sponsors

"I have immense gratitude for the community of sponsors who’ve stepped up to help Web of Change come alive. Thank you for championing the future of Web of Change and making the ideas, momentum and magic we create together possible and more accessible for all.”

- Sabrina Hersi Issa, Fundraising Lead

Scholarships Provided

“The board and alumni advisors, like me, worked together to raise more money for scholarships than ever before.”

- Ghazal Vaghedi, Alumni Advisor

2012

2013

2014

“Without a scholarship, there’s no way I could have made it to Web of Change 2014. And without this year's Web of Change, I don't think I would have made it through this year. The magical Hollyhock and 120 of the most amazing and giving other fighters I met there gave me new strength and purpose.”

- Shauna Dillavou, Community Red

"A million thanks for the scholarship to Web of Change. I've rarely had the opportunity to talk about personal ecology, ethics in technology, power and privilege, and my own vision amidst the day-to-day hustle of my work. Web of Change provided me with an excellent opportunity to recalibrate myself professionally and gave me a network that will push me to take care of myself as I try to make change in the world."

- Harold Moore, WOC 2014 Attendee