Tracing the Legacy of Community Resilience Planners

In this episode of the Black-Liberation.Tech Podcast, we continue our Ag-STEAm Career Discovery Lab Walkthrough with Step 5: Trace the Legacy & Expand the Story.Community resilience is often described through plans, policies, infrastructure, and emergency management systems. But behind every resilient community are people whose vision, advocacy, research, leadership, and innovation helped create pathways for others.Together, we explore the stories of remarkable women whose work has shaped how communities prepare for challenges, recover from crises, and build stronger futures. We highlight leaders including Dr. Beverly Wright, Majora Carter, Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, Dr. Danielle N. Lee, Carmen Yulín Cruz, Dr. Karen Washington, and Vanessa Nakate.Through their stories, we examine how environmental justice, food security, public health, climate adaptation, community engagement, and equitable recovery have become essential components of modern community resilience planning.Listeners will discover how these women used research, advocacy, entrepreneurship, science, and leadership to address community needs, expand opportunities, challenge systemic barriers, and inspire future generations.Whether you are exploring careers in community resilience, environmental planning, public health, technology, policy, sustainability, or AI literacy, this episode invites you to reflect on how your own talents, values, and lived experiences can contribute to stronger and more resilient communities.Reflection Questions:• What surprised you most about these women's stories?• Which leader's journey resonated with you and why?• How did these women use their knowledge to serve communities?• How might their experiences influence your own educational or career pathway?Because every career has a story—and every learner has the potential to become part of the next chapter.Explore the Black-Liberation.Tech Ecosystem:Access the Free Open Educational Resource (OER): Black-Liberation.TechJoin the Patreon Community for Exclusive Coaching: patreon.com/BlackLiberationTechPartner with Jordan Nuance LLC for Your Organization: jordan-nuance.com