Our Mission

Advance inclusive sustainable development anchored in manufacturing.

Our Core Belief

The current system is failing our communities and requires a systemic solution. We believe that a “high road,” inclusive manufacturing ecosystem is fundamental for healthy individuals, families, and communities.

Our Vision

Where MR programs have influence, communities experience tangible increases in racial equity, economic and social inclusion.

Our Goals

1) Expand the coalitions, technical assistance supports and policies that support manufacturing-related programs that advance scalable, sustainable development. 2) Expose, inspire and prepare young people from Black, Latino and other people of color, low-income communities and public education to secure and retain career-track jobs in manufacturing..

Our Guiding Principles

  1. As thought leaders and practitioners MR is guided by our Theory of Change and works through the Development Model of Organizing 
  2. We seek to build multi-stakeholder-led collaborations with “High Road” actors including labor, manufacturers and the business community, community-based organizations, the environmental movement, the faith community, and government.  
  3. We are entrepreneurial, comfortable taking risks to advance new ideas.  
  4. There are times to collaborate and times to disrupt. 
  5. We seek consultation and welcome debate and recognize when it’s time to make decisions.  
  6. We are committed to practice anti-racism and believe all peoples have right to opportunity and equitable treatment.

Our Strategic Framework

Read more here about how MR applies its mission and vision to our practice. 

Our Team

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Board of directors

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