One Circle Foundation

Facilitating a Circle in just 45 minutes can feel like a challenge—but it’s absolutely possible with a few thoughtful adjustments. In this blog, we share strategies to help you stay true to One Circle Foundation’s model while keeping every essential step intact. From concise check-ins to choosing just one activity per session, these tips will help you create a meaningful, connected experience without feeling rushed.

One Circle Foundation is bringing the Girls Circle Facilitator Training to the SF Bay Area on September 11-12, 2025 at Uptown Station Oakland. Join us for a training in California to elevate your Circle facilitation skills and connect with others who strive to make a positive impact in the lives of youth and teens. Read more

In a time when educators are navigating constant shifts, including diminishing attention spans, new AI technology, and shrinking budgets, One Circle Foundation returned from the United School Leadership Conference in Seattle this week with a very clear message: United in community, we are stronger together.

This journey I speak of has been decades in the making, with so many twists and turns. It’s funny because before my father passed, he would say: Tysha is going to be my personal psychologist. She’s going to fix me.

As the Executive Director of One Circle Foundation and a former teen participant in Girls Circle, watching the FX docuseries Social Studies by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Lauren Greenfield felt like a powerful confirmation that teens still need safe, meaningful spaces to express themselves, and they’re not finding them in their digital worlds.

Celebrating Impact. Honoring Strengths. Inspiring Action.  We are thrilled to share One Circle Foundation’s 2024 Annual Report: Honoring Strengths—a powerful reflection of the impact we’ve made together. 

Are you passionate about youth development and transforming communities? Do you want to use your leadership skills to make a lasting impact? Now is your chance to get involved at the highest level by joining One Circle Foundation's (OCF) Board of Directors. 

Grief is a universal human experience, but it is also deeply personal. The fires in Southern California remind us of the profound impact loss can have on individuals, families, and communities. During such times, it is essential to create spaces where grief can be expressed, understood, and ...

My career in leadership coaching is a natural extension of my experiences, including my time as OCF's interim Executive Director. During this period, I mentored rising leaders, helping them navigate challenges, build confidence in their abilities, and develop the skills needed to lead effectively. These experiences deepened my passion for helping others discover their potential. Now, as a coach, I partner with my clients to explore their whole selves, recognizing them as naturally creative, resourceful, and whole. Together, we uncover what resonates most deeply with their values, empowering them to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose. 

We are all connected. One Circle Foundation is grateful to showcase the transformative work of our partnering organizations and Circle facilitators worldwide in empowering youth. Through their dedication and dynamic implementation of Circles, our partners create safe, inclusive spaces where young ...