Steph Hirsch graduated from the Comm Lead program in 2020; they are now a Senior Account Executive at C+C and a DEIJ communications consultant specializing in Systems-Approach based Communications. Working with C+C, Steph supports Washington state and King County initiatives to build communication strategies to bring resources to diverse communities. Hirsch is also a sports equity communication and programming consultant working with teams such as the English Premier League’s Crystal Palace FC, and with organizations like the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) to build affordable and accessible access to sports in diverse communities. Prior to C+C, Hirsch helped build the City of Seattle’s Transportation Access Programs (TAP), becoming the first city in America to address transit equity for low-income and diverse populations. According to Hirsch, they are proudest of expanding their knowledge of equity outside of sports and learning what it really means to serve and lead with compassion and empathy. In their remarks, they shared that they hope to lend themself as an ally to push forward meaningful communication work in the world of DEIJ.