Aba Taylor is the President and CEO of YW Boston. For the last twenty-five years Aba Taylor has engaged in social justice work as an educator, facilitator, organizer, consultant, nonprofit executive and board member, and has held key leadership roles with mission-driven institutions working to uplift Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, women and girls, immigrants, LGBTQI communities, and other historically oppressed groups on local, regional, national and international scales. From working internationally at the United Nations to address violence against women and girls; to conducting gender-based civil rights and diversity, inclusion and equity training and consulting all over the United States; to leading social impact and philanthropic organizations and efforts, Aba has committed herself to supporting the capacity of nonprofit, educational and philanthropic leaders, groups and institutions dedicated to social transformation.

Prior to joining YW Boston, Aba was the Executive Director of a community foundation in Greater Boston and previously held multiple senior leadership roles at the Interaction Institute for Social Change (IISC). Prior to that, Aba was the Executive Director of the Network for Social Justice and the Chair of the Massachusetts Human Rights Coalition, and before that the Deputy Executive Director of the Astraea Foundation for Justice.

Aba holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia University and a Master of Arts degree in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from the School of International Training and is a Rockwood Leadership alum.

She’s passionate about arts, culture, and creative expression, as well as spiritual and healing practices.

During this episode, we discuss:

• Aba’s path from growing up in an immigrant community in Boston to 25+ years of social justice work
• Her role as President and CEO of YW Boston
• An overview of YW Boston
• YW Boston’s core programs
• Why leadership development is central to creating change
• The launch of the Massachusetts Alliance for Equity
• Practical tips for employers looking to build more equitable workplaces
• Why supporting caregivers in the workplace benefits everyone
• WE360 (Women’s Empowerment 360), YW Boston’s free training program

And more. Tune into this episode as we dive into creating inclusive and diverse environments!

Watch the episode on YouTube here.

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