Our Work

At Sankofa Leadership, we believe the most powerful transformations don’t start in systems — they start with people. That’s why we partner with organizations across human services, education, and health to reshape the way care, coaching, and leadership happen — from the inside out. We know systems are complex, but our guiding truth is simple: if we want better outcomes, we have to start with better experiences — for both the people receiving services and the people delivering them. Across the country, we support agencies and organizations not only in learning about person-centered practices but in embedding them into their cultures, systems, and daily workflows to create lasting, meaningful change.

Most systems are built like a pyramid: people at the bottom, systems and policy at the top. A top-down approach works only when the right people are at the “top”.

We’re flipping the model. We believe families and individuals should be the foundation and the focus, not just the recipients of trickle-down decisions.

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At Sankofa Leadership, our why is simple but urgent: to shift how human services are delivered — from systems that feel transactional and rigid to experiences that are transformational and human. We believe the most lasting change happens when families are empowered to become the coaches and leaders of their own ...

Sankofa is a word from the Akan language of Ghana. It means “go back and get it” — a call to return to what’s essential, to retrieve what was left behind in order to move forward with wisdom and purpose.

The symbol of Sankofa is often depicted as a bird reaching back to take an egg from its back — a powerful ...

Train and Coach — We offer dynamic learning experiences for individuals and teams, rooted in reflection and real-world practice Design Tools — Our toolkits and frameworks help teams build culture, support staff, and track change Support Change — We help organizations adopt and implement person-centered models that ...

Who We've Worked With