Equity Policy & Governance Consulting
Centering Empathy, Empowering Action
Reimagining Governance with Community at the Center
At Empathy 4 Equity, we change institutions by integrating empathy, equity, and community voice into the heart of policymaking. We assist local governments, school boards, public agencies, and nonprofits in reshaping policy creation, implementation, and evaluation processes through the lens of 4Ps. With Nasra Wehelie’s background as a City Council member, a lifelong equity advocate, and a bridge-builder between communities and systems, we bring real-world insight and culturally competent strategies to governance transformation. We do not simply advise on policies; we humanize policies.
By reimagining governance through a people-centered lens, we create systems where employees help shape internal culture, customers influence service models, and communities influence policy frameworks. As someone who has walked in both community and institutional spaces, Nasra understands how to translate policy language into community relevance and vice versa.
Key Deliverables for Your Team
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Governance Equity Audit
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Equity Policy Development Workshops
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Community-Centered Governance Frameworks
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Inclusive Policy & Bylaws Review
A Voice for Equity in Action
Nasra Wehelie is a public servant, equity strategist, and founder of Empathy 4 Equity. She made history as the first Somali American and first Muslim woman elected to the Madison City Council, where she championed inclusive governance and culturally responsive policy.
Nasra brings decades of experience working at the intersection of community advocacy, public policy, and systems change. Her work is deeply rooted in the belief that transformational leadership begins with listening and that equity is not an aspiration, but an obligation.
