Leading Edge Fellowship

Leading Edge Fellows are progressive movement leaders who are pursuing bold visions for change for Black communities and communities of color. Their work is supported by several foundations including the Rosenberg Foundation.

Kendra Fox-Davis, Chief Program Officer at the Rosenberg Foundation, established this residency soon after she visited Mesa Refuge in 2022. Kendra said, “Our partnership with Mesa Refuge supports BIPOC and queer movement leaders in our Leading Edge Fellowship. The retreats provide a beautiful, safe, and inspiring space where they have dedicated time to write, rest, and dream together.”

From Fellow Cat Brooks: “I spent my time at Mesa Refuge working on my book proposal, which chronicles my growth as an organizer and human and how that intertwines with the growth of the modern fight to end state terror,” Cat said. “Just as important, the week was spent building relationships with two other amazing Black organizers, sharing stories, lessons, meals and laughter. It was a game changer.”