The Center for Transformative Action at Mills College believes that profound change is possible when we come together to support innovation and deep solutions across our diverse communities, sectors and backgrounds. We envision a vibrant, equitable world where all of our rights are nurtured and our dreams are nourished.
Our Vision
Our Mission
The Center for Transformative Action brings together students, business and nonprofit leaders, policymakers, and other community advocates to strategize, collaborate and build effective organizations and models to create economic opportunity, environmental justice, and social equity.
We provide thought leadership and link our constituents to support services, education, and advocacy initiatives in the pursuit of lasting, vibrant change in our communities and society. As an amplifier, convener, and partner for organizations and people that are actualizing social justice and equity, the CTA hosts events throughout the school year with our flagship annual conference being the marquee gathering.
Belonging - nurturing environments where everyone’s experiences, cultures, and identities are seen, held, heard, and celebrated.
Equity - correcting systemic disparities that allows everyone to receive the resources they uniquely need to have the same chance at success and committed to the active process of antiracism.
Opportunity - building strong pathways to prosperity and lives filled with purpose and meaning.
Courage - Modeling leadership that calls us into our power and creativity to respond to the greatest challenges of our time (even when pressing through fear)
Joy - Celebrating the beauty of our shared humanity and our hope for a sustainable future; and inspiring people to do the work!