CM Messages

While today’s worldwide pandemic seems to have made a virtual working environment as commonplace as mask-wearing, 15 years ago, it was a rarity. But in 2006, Georgetown University faculty member Elizabeth Waetzig learned that her husband was offered an out-of-state position and that a move to pursue that opportunity made [...]

The holiday season is a time for sharing joyful moments with loved ones and bringing in the new year. For many, it is also a time to give back to the community. This year, Change Matrix (CM) has made a donation in each team member's name to an organization of [...]

At the beginning of each year, our Change Matrix (CM) staff selects a Word for the Year that embodies how we plan to approach the year ahead and with what intention. At the end of every year, we then collectively reflect on what we have learned before picking a new [...]

For some the holiday season is wrapping up, for others, it's just beginning, and there are others still for whom it hasn't yet begun. Because of this, December is often a month of reflection and holiday celebration. As enjoyable and indulgent as it can be, it can also stir up [...]

For millions of people, Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of celebration and connection. However, it's also important to remember the origins of the day and its impact on Native American communities. In order to better spread knowledge of what went on in 1621 during the first Thanksgiving, Change Matrix (CM) [...]

The first Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) was a vigil. It was started in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith in memory of Rita Hester, a woman killed because of targeted anti-transgender violence. In 2021, the Day has grown exponentially and is celebrated worldwide. Change Matrix (CM) recognizes the [...]