A Summer with KABOOM!

Grace played an integral role in our policy and advocacy work this summer, which provided her an opportunity to learn about the issue of playspace inequity, how it disproportionally impacts Black and Brown communities across the country, and why addressing this gap is critical to achieving better health outcomes for children and higher quality neighborhoods for their families.

From helping put together a KABOOM! service project with the members of the President’s Council for Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition to playing a critical role during our Capitol Hill Fly In with family members of the victims at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Grace’s enthusiasm and commitment to our critical mission helped make this summer an impactful one for KABOOM! and the communities we partner with.

Read below, as Grace shared reflects on her experience as a Boomer:

Recently, I have been working with Rob Mayer, Associate Director of Public Policy and our communications team to design plans to rally support for the Living Schoolyards Act, which if passed will permit the Secretary of Education to provide funding grants for public schools in order to create sustainable, educational, and recreational green spaces on their campuses. This bill will help many communities increase access to outdoor education and recreation for their children, combatting playspace inequity while also supporting environmental conservation and sustainability efforts. My time with KABOOM! has drastically and positively influenced my understanding of the incredible work conducted by KABOOM! while simultaneously honing career skills that I hope to apply to my future endeavors. This experience has been an unparalleled opportunity to work with an amazing group of people and contribute to a truly impactful mission.