Work Groups
As a member-led organization, Alternate ROOTS has many structures and entry points for member participation. As part of our Cultural Organizing strategies, we hold space for many member-led Work Groups. Some of these are ongoing, and some of them have a shorter time frame for particular pieces of work. We encourage all members to get involved in Work Groups!
50th Anniversary
The 50th Anniversary Workgroup will assist in planning ROOTS 50th Anniversary that is coming up in 2026-27! This milestone will include a celebration, but will also serve as a catalyst for a robust fundraising effort which will ensure our financial health and sustainability in the future. If you would like to participate in this work group, please e-mail: marina@alternateroots.org.
Investment Work Group
This Work Group meets monthly to discuss and explore possible ideas for investing ROOTS Funds. If you would like to participate in this work group, please e-mail: marina@alternateroots.org.
UpROOTing Ableism
The UpROOTing Ableism workgroup brings together artists of varying abilities to create initiatives and deepen analysis that directly addresses ableism within ROOTS culture. We invite all members to join us in creating new language, ways to make art, and ways to be , that make room for artist and organizers of all ability levels
To participate, email: nathalie@alternateroots.org
Finance Work Group
The Finance Work Group meets quarterly to review financial statements, and assist with governance and policy decisions around the finances of the organization. Members who are timid about financial statements are highly encouraged to participate – this is a great learning opportunity!
To participate, email: paige@alternateroots.org
Membership Development Work Group
The Membership Development Work Group works closely with the Membership Team working to develop new initiatives around member qualifications, benefits, roles, and responsibilities. Whether you’re interested in joining the Work Group or simply curious about ROOTS membership and its ongoing activities, all members are welcome to join.
To participate, email: membership@alternateroots.org.
Gender Work Group
This work group is for TGNCNBI2-S (Transgender, Non-Conforming, Nonbinary, Intersex, and 2 Spirit) folks and committed allies who are interested in building gender literacy, addressing gender-based harm, and reassessing harassment at ROOTS through arts, education, and ROOTS policy.
To participate, email: nathalie@alternateroots.org.
ROOTS Week Work Group
The ROOTS Week Work Group works with staff to plan and execute our signature event, ROOTS Week. This group meets as needed throughout the year, with more frequent meetings held in the months leading up to ROOTS Week.
To participate, email: rootsweek@alternateroots.org.
Heal Teal Team
The Heal Teal Team is a group of ROOTS healing artists and organizers which are charged with centering healing, ecological care, and transformative justice in ROOTS and Southern Regional culture. We invite all those who identify as healers or even those who do not, to join us in monthly conversation and action.
To participate, email: nathalie@alternateroots.org.
