Sankofa Leadership
Helping You Put People First — in Practice and Culture
Welcome to Sankofa Leadership
At Sankofa, we believe leadership is a practice, not a title. Whether you support people through coaching, care, or community work, our tools and trainings are designed to help you show up with more clarity, compassion, and purpose. We work with human service professionals, supervisors, frontline staff, and organizational leaders alike — because creating person-centered cultures is everyone’s responsibility.
The Power of Person-Centeredness
Being person-centered means designing systems, services, and relationships that reflect the full humanity of the people at the heart of them, both clients and practitioners. Our approach is grounded in the Two-Generation (2Gen) model, which recognizes that transformation happens when we support whole families and equip the people serving them to lead with empathy, clarity, and care.
In service delivery, this looks like shifting from compliance-driven case management to collaborative coaching, where clients are seen as capable, resourceful partners in their own growth. Practitioners are supported to listen more deeply, respond more flexibly, and build relationships that empower long-term change.
In leadership, being person-centered means creating work environments that are psychologically safe, culturally responsive, and grounded in equity. It means supporting staff with the same compassion and curiosity we offer clients, making space for feedback, shared decision-making, and professional development that honors people’s strengths.
For communities navigating poverty, these shifts are vital. Person-centered work doesn’t just improve outcomes — it changes culture. And when we change culture, we create space for everyone to thrive.
Elevating your Person-Centered Practice
Sankofa's Learning Journeys
We partner with organizations across human services, education, health, and community development to make person-centered practice a lived experience — not just a buzzword. Whether you’re serving families or supporting the teams who do, we help you embed empathy, equity, and clarity into every layer of your work.
Person-Centered Coaching Series
This 6-week interactive program helps human service professionals strengthen coaching skills, build trust, and lead goal-focused, person-centered conversations that empower clients and support lasting change.
Person-Centered Leadership Series
This 4-week interactive series equips leaders with tools to build trust, foster collaboration, and adapt their style to empower teams through shared decision-making and deeper engagement.
Learning Design
From interactive workshops and coaching series to facilitated communities of practice, we offer immersive support that meets your team where they are and helps them grow together.