who we are

In 2016, Equivolve was born from a spark – a vision to sculpt a world where equity reigns. Our early days were fueled by the pursuit of leveling societal playing fields, ensuring equity, justice and fairness in policy and practice. Yet, as we ventured deeper, our eyes opened to a broader horizon. We realized that equity was just the beginning – a vital foundation, but not the destination. We aspired not only to level the field but to transform it entirely.

Enter the Unbound era – a bold leap from our origins where we envision a society that's not just equitable but vibrantly alive, dynamically diverse, and limitlessly creative. We're talking about a seismic shift from a world that 'just' is, to a world that thrives.

Our quest at Equivolve is to break the chains, light up the shadows, and unlock the boundless potential of every soul. It's a journey from equity to exhilaration, from fairness to freedom, from just existing to joyously thriving.

So, we call on you – dreamers, doers, and believers – to join us. Together, let's not just dream of a world unbound, let's create it. Every step, every victory on this path, makes the tapestry of our collective existence richer and more vibrant, where every voice sings, every idea soars, and dreams know no bounds.

Our values

Our leadership

Equivolve has a powerful bench of people who share the belief in our vision of a world unbound. Every member of our team brings an analysis of systemic inequity and a committment to engaging with our partners in ways that activate our values - honoring and celebrating every partner for who and where they are, serving as critical friends and boundary pushers driven by curiosity and collaboration, and operating from a place of mutual accountability and shared ownership. Guiding the organization are a team of leaders harnessing insights into dismantling structural inequality, propelling us toward a vibrant, unbound future. Their vision directs our pursuit of an equitable world, where limitless potential is unlocked for everyone.

Glenn R. Love

Glenn, a Baltimore native, is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Equivolve.  Buoyed by his deep belief in the abundance of human potential existing around the globe, Glenn sees equity as the greatest means by which we attain a just, inclusive, and vibrant society. He’s built Equivolve as a tool to champion equitable strategies as the bridge between human potential and its full activation. Glenn is energized about expanding Equivolve’s ability to incubate the solutions that create an equitable distribution of power and resources in order to maximize our collective potential.

Nicole M. Jolly

Nicole, Managing Director, bring experience managing cross-sector collaboratives, supporting organizational strategy development, designing responsive programs, and operationalizing data for advocacy. With a Masters in Sociology from the University of New Orleans, she is trained in a range of research methodologies which she has applied in her work building data infrastructure and influencing policy and practice. Nicole has built multi-sector initiatives that engage local and national philanthropic organizations, non-profits, and city governments. She brings expertise in social justice, youth development, juvenile justice, postsecondary education, and workforce development. Nicole oversees Equivolve’s portfolios and works in close partnership with the CEO to develop and execute the vision and strategic direction of the company, develop and help maintain Equivolve’s systems, structures, and culture, and builds strong relationships that align with our mission.

Wendell d. hall

Wendell, Principal, is an equity-focused advocate and researcher, spending much of his career in Washington, D.C., developing and advocating for policy positions that promote access and equity for all students. Beginning his professional career as a science student-teacher in Washington, D.C., he has since served in roles leading policy and advocacy efforts and working with institutional leaders and higher education membership organizations to craft and implement their mission-focused diversity-related policies within an evolving legal landscape. He’s served on several local non-profit boards in the DC area, and earned his Ph.D. in higher education policy from the University of Maryland, College Park. He received his master's degree in secondary science education from The George Washington University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Hampton University.

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