Janerick Holmes, Founder
Janerick Holmes knows the power of delivering a compelling story online. For fifteen years he shaped narratives that resonate with social justice leaders in his roles leading the Shriver Center’s RJI Network and managing online comms at Mississippi Center for Justice. At Shriver he focused on the delivery of complex curriculum such as systems thinking theory, leadership and organizational change models and more. In addition to visualizing big ideas, Janerick enhanced the curriculum by working with presenters to create a narrative story about how they worked with community in their region to effectuate change.
Sharing curriculum supported by narrative success stories helped advocates who later dismantled the school-to-prison pipeline in St. Louis Missouri, and used innovative movement lawyering strategies and storytelling, which helped create a right-to-counsel program in Philadelphia.
Janerick received a Bachelor of Science at NYU in Media, Culture and Communications, which help nurture his desire to understand how media and culture shape how humans communicate. His Master’s in Media Studies from The New School pushed him into online Network building in Second Life where he still owns a home.
In his spare time, Janerick researches BIPOC erasure in paranormal narratives which helps him continue to push the boundaries of storytelling, while uplifting missing parts of BIPOC oral history.
Whitney Marsh, Consultant - Web Developer
Whitney Marsh, M.A., PSM, is a systems thinker and equity driven operations strategist with a career spanning nonprofit, public policy, and mission led tech. Currently a Doctoral candidate in Public Administration and Policy, Whitney’s work lives at the intersection of strategy, social justice, and organizational design. Whether building adult learning technologies for racial justice training or managing complex, cross-functional projects, she approaches every challenge with curiosity, empathy, and a deep commitment to impact.
A Certified Scrum Master and experienced project manager, Whitney brings technical rigor and compassionate leadership to every team she supports. In the nonprofit field, she designed and implemented scalable tools for supervision, supported high-impact teams in building data-driven frameworks, streamlining cross-functional initiatives, and delivering DEIB-aligned training experiences that stick with trauma-informed practice in mind. At Social Smarts, she channels that experience into operational leadership for Travel Smart, a navigation app helping BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ travelers avoid sundown towns and access gender affirming resources. She also contributes to Janerick Media’s web development efforts, helping ensure inclusive values are embedded in digital infrastructure.
Whitney thrives in complex environments where policy, data, and lived experience converge. Her work is fueled by a love of learning, a readiness to lead boldly, and a belief that systems, when designed well, can be a tool for justice.