The CRC is a collection of thoughtful, committed, community engaged grassroots leaders,staff, students and scholars learning together in the field of social action. We actively seek equity in the recruitment of co-learners representing different lived experiences of race, ethnicity, gender, class, sexual orientation, religion, age and ability. We seek to develop a shared understanding of the value of social justice and the vital need for universal participation in collective inquiry and social action, particularly from oppressed and marginalized groups.

Embracing action, reflection, consultation, and collaborative decisions, the CRC has established an execute advisory boards to guide its endeavors. The Executive Advisory Board comprises higher education leaders offering strategic counsel for CRC's growth.

The vitality of the CRC thrives on its graduate and undergraduate research assistants (CERAs), actively engaged in educational initiatives and contributing to the CRC's research and community impact.