INTERNAL OPERATIONS
Organizational Excellence
& Leadership.
OUR FOUNDATION
Transformative change begins from within
We invest deeply in systems that promote participation, consistency, and accountability — from standardizing event planning and streamlining communications to navigating and healing from conflict. These efforts create the stability needed to respond effectively to young people, our partners, and the broader movement.
01
Sustainable infrastructure
Standardized event planning, streamlined communications, and tools for conflict navigation and healing.
02
Values-rooted leadership
Mission-aligned recruiting, team wellness retreats, and intentional on/offboarding rooted in racial equity.
03
Power shifting
Transparent feedback loops, youth leadership development, and strategic focus at every level of the org.
NATIONAL CONVENINGS
The Squad Model
Ending youth homelessness requires a structure that includes those we serve. Squads break down silos, prevent burnout, and allow specialized partners to go deep in their areas of expertise — rather than asking everyone to do everything.
Break down silos between sectors and disciplines
Drive simultaneous work across critical fronts
Respect partner missions and areas of expertise
Empower YYALE to lead in specialty areas
Prevent overwhelm by focusing partner strengths
Whether policy, research, or comms — there's a squad for you
