>About Us
In order to grow, thrive, believe, hope, and dream, we must acknowledge that living in a more just society is linked to understanding our past, living for the present, and innovating for the future. The unfortunate reality is our lived experiences have not been equitable. Our society is rooted in intentional divides that separate people by constructs rather than the values that make us brilliant humans. Made By Change transforms that narrative. We want to disrupt the conventional, uproot the incremental, and expand the minds of many to create new possibilities. Our goal is to help the public and private sectors analyze the inequities that exist within their ecosystems, support redesigning systems, and create strategies to realize an equitable tomorrow. We believe that the solutions to the social inequities exist at the intersection of inequities across industries.
We support organizations in creating people-first cultures by recognizing individuals’ diversity, catalyzing a culture of community, and mobilizing success for all in places that equip people and teams to become their best selves.
Meet The Team
David Hardy Jr.
CEO and Co-Founder
David Hardy Jr. is an educator by trade, a writer and speaker by passion, a father and husband by love, and a believer that our way forward is transforming the way we exist for a other by seeking the best interest collective over the individual.
Emily Appel
COO and Co-Founder
Emily Appel is an educator by trade, a design thinker and listener by passion, a mother and wife by love and a believer that change has the power to open us up to a world of possibilities and we can learn so much about others and the world through listening.
Passionate Partners
Arliss Prass has dedicated 16 years of her professional life to improving schools and school systems in cities such as Miami, NY, Philadelphia, Camden, Lorain, and Cleveland. Her passion and dedication for creating equity in education whether as a classroom teacher, Charter Management Organization (CMO), or district leader is driven by her unwavering belief that all children can be successful and it’s our responsibility as professionals and caregivers to unlock the talent that is inherent in every child. In order to do so, we must investigate and interrogate our current systems and structures and we must reimagine and create nimble ecosystems to not only educate but empower our young minds. The work of dramatically impacting the lives of our nation’s future is only successful through collaboration and Arliss is here to support your organization in this process.
Arliss Prass
Janelle Rose
Janelle Rose is a technology analyst at the Federal Reserve Board. She has worked in data analytics for 10 years in both the private and government sectors. In her current role, she is responsible for the design, implementation, support, and maintenance of automation, computing, and database systems essential to carrying out the normal responsibilities of the Research and Statistics division or the Board staff. In a previous role as a senior technical consultant at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, she used data solutions to prevent and monitor fraudulent activity in the banking and healthcare industries. She has worked in SAS, R, python, sql, and bash scripting. She graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Statistics from Virginia Tech.
Cameron McCosh
Cameron McCosh is a communications strategist for organizations and mission-based businesses doing better for people and planet. She has 15 years of experience developing the right message for the right audience; crafting editorial strategies for small nonprofits and Fortune 100 companies alike. She holds a Master’s in Public Policy from American University and is a trained equity and inclusion specialist. We know that an effective education unlocks tremendous futures for individuals, and equitable education unlocks a tremendous future for us all. Cameron supports Made by Change’s powerful work as an editor.