What’s Broken in Our Helping Systems?

What happens when the systems meant to help actually hurt? Shanelle is a pastor’s wife, attorney, and Executive Director of the Racial Equity Collaborative. In this episode, she shares her passion for addressing racial disparities in the child welfare system—and her commitment to community-driven solutions that bring lasting change.We talk about racial trauma, what’s often misunderstood about equity work, how faith informs her approach, and what it means to “have equity eyes.”📌 More from Shanelle & the Racial Equity Collaborative:WebsiteInstagramYoutubeSkin DeepProduction Credits:Producer/Cam Op: Zach LuceroMarketing: Sydney JonesCam Op/Social: Griffin ShumanBooking: Gretchen SchrockSpecial thanks to Westside Church and the RE Conference team for being gracious hosts!https://www.westsidefamily.church/https://www.realencouragement.org/