Our nonprofit board recruited me specifically for my community connections, but now when I bring up concerns from that community, I feel like I'm seen as the difficult one who's never satisfied. The other board members seem frustrated that the 'outreach' isn't going smoothly and I'm realizing they expected me to be a bridge without questioning the foundation.
More people experience this than they realize.
Being brought in for perspective can become a trap where authentic representation is seen as resistance to organizational harmony.
“Where Are You with The minority experience in majority spaces?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.