Quaranteam
Founding Team | 2020 | A global volunteer coalition in a time of social distancing | view all creations
Co-founded a global coalition fostering connection during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, I co-founded Quaranteam, a global volunteer coalition mobilized to foster human connection, enhance social health, and strengthen civic fabric during an unprecedented time of social distancing. The coalition’s work focused on collaborative idea sharing and project generation, both within the group and in support of a wider ecosystem of similar organizations.
Quaranteam empowered people to stay at home voluntarily by encouraging the formation of social clusters for emotional and practical support during lockdown. The coalition also prioritized three clear goals: saving lives immediately, humanizing the lockdown experience, and rethinking systemic aspects of society—from food systems to education, governance, and relationships. Outcomes included frames in 25 languages, used by over 15 million people, including Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg.
The profound experience of reaching out to our networks and receiving a resounding “yes, how can I help” from so many people highlighted the collective commitment to supporting one another during this crisis. Despite the pressures of rapid mobilization, our team of four female founders led this initiative with clarity and determination, making an immediate and lasting impact.
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Co-founded and facilitated a global volunteer coalition.
Designed and coordinated social media campaigns that reached over 15 million people.
Facilitated collaborative idea sharing and project generation within the coalition and wider networks.
Created tools such as virtual memorial guides and reopening playbooks for cities.
Supported the formation of social clusters to provide emotional and practical support.
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Social Media Reach: Frames in 25 languages, used by over 15 million people, including Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg.
Collaborative Impact: Convened tech executives to strategize and amplify efforts in March 2020.
Resources and Tools: Developed free guides for virtual memorials and supported reopening playbooks, such as for Bolinas, California.
Educational Legacy: Inspired a Stanford course co-taught by two co-founders, sharing project learnings.
Notable Collaborators: Yosi Sergant, activist behind the Obama Hope poster, Emerson Spartz, "king of viral media", Frances Haugen (Facebook whistleblower), and Tristan Harris (Social Dilemma).
Clear Priorities: Defined focus areas—saving lives, humanizing the experience, and rethinking systemic aspects of society—ensuring the coalition stayed aligned.
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Website (Web Archive)
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Too many people to name! ❤️🌱 See contributors list
Co-Founders: Danielle Diamond, Erica Blair, Anima La Voy
