Benita Tsao (she/her) explores how “human resources” can advance equity and inclusion at nonprofit organizations rather than act as a bulwark for the status quo. Solving complex social problems requires sustained effort and partnerships; neither is possible when people feel alienated at work. Benita has expertise in public health policy and violence prevention coalitions, and she is the human resources manager at 826 Valencia in San Francisco, home of the Pirate Supply Store.