Dr. Natalie Scheidler, an historian by training, At the heart of her work is the belief that the study of the past is necessary to political activism in the present. Because every contemporary issue is an inherited legacy, history is a powerful tool for change. Her intimate understanding of the past and her ability to place evaluation into longer historical contexts allows her to surface successes and opportunities for change. In this way, she is able to assist organizations in adopting the critical lenses necessary to embed equity in all organizational operations.