What’s Broken in Our Helping Systems?
Apr 04, 2025•23 min
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Episode description
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.”
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Production Credits:
Producer/Cam Op: Zach Lucero
Marketing: Sydney Jones
Cam Op/Social: Griffin Shuman
Booking: Gretchen Schrock
Special thanks to Westside Church and the RE Conference team for being gracious hosts!
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