Strengthening &

Accelerating

Impactful Community

Solutions

Strengthening &

Accelerating

Impactful Community

Solutions

We are an incubator-accelerator that brings people, ideas, and

capital together to grow regenerative economies powered by

impactful solutions.

We are an incubator-accelerator that brings people, ideas, and

capital together to grow regenerative economies powered by

impactful solutions.

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Explore Our Work

Explore Our Work

About Full Spectrum

Labs

Full Spectrum Labs, founded by Taj James, Sihle Dinani and Rachel

Burrows, launched in 2020. Committed to a Just Transition towards

reparative and regenerative economies, FSL nurtures and grows the

ecosystem of people, organizations and networks advancing

community ownership and wealth building strategies.

Our core group represents design-thinkers, strategists and

practitioners. We are a growing network of solidarity economy

lawyers, financial strategists, capital and community stewards,

researchers and facilitators.

Our Founders

Taj James

Co-Founder

Taj is a father, poet, strategist, designer, philanthropic and capital advisor. Taj thrives on connecting community stewards and capital stewards to bring financial value into alignment with sacred values in ways that build community wealth.

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Sihle Dinani

Co-Founder

Sihle is a financial and operational strategist with over 20 years of finance and operations expertise. Sihle is passionate about designing and supporting expansive and highly functioning community economic infrastructure.


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Rachel Burrows

Co-Founder

Rachel loves the intersection of vision and action and finds great energy and joy in supporting people to explore their right roles and relationships in the sacred work of building a new tomorrow. Rachel brings decades of experience from her work with Movement Strategy Center and other movement organizations.

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"A steward is someone who lovingly and consciously

exercises their power in service of the well-being of the

whole."

— Taj James

Our Partners

and Associates

A growing network of experts committed

to regenerative economies

Vinita Goyal

Marie-Louise Joseph

Anand Jahi

Dorcas Gilmore

Parag Khandhar

Felipe Ventura

Julie Quiroz

Omar Brownson

Chad Dyer

About Full Spectrum

Labs

Full Spectrum Labs, founded by Taj James, Sihle Dinani and Rachel

Burrows, launched in 2020. Committed to a Just Transition towards

reparative and regenerative economies, FSL nurtures and grows the

ecosystem of people, organizations and networks advancing

community ownership and wealth building strategies.

Our core group represents design-thinkers, strategists and

practitioners. We are a growing network of solidarity economy

lawyers, financial strategists, capital and community stewards,

researchers and facilitators.

Our Founders

Taj James

Co-Founder

Taj is a father, poet, strategist, designer, philanthropic and capital advisor. Taj thrives on connecting community stewards and capital stewards to bring financial value into alignment with sacred values in ways that build community wealth.

Read Full Bio

Sihle Dinani

Co-Founder

Sihle is a financial and operational strategist with over 20 years of finance and operations expertise. Sihle is passionate about designing and supporting expansive and highly functioning community economic infrastructure.


Read Full Bio

Rachel Burrows

Co-Founder

Rachel loves the intersection of vision and action and finds great energy and joy in supporting people to explore their right roles and relationships in the sacred work of building a new tomorrow. Rachel brings decades of experience from her work with Movement Strategy Center and other movement organizations.

Read Full Bio

"A steward is someone who lovingly and consciously

exercises their power in service of the well-being of the

whole."

— Taj James

Our Founders

Taj James

Co-Founder

Taj is a father, poet, strategist, designer, philanthropic and capital advisor. Taj thrives on connecting community stewards and capital stewards to bring financial value into alignment with sacred values in ways that build community wealth.

Read Full Bio

Sihle Dinani

Co-Founder

Sihle is a financial and operational strategist with over 20 years of finance and operations expertise. Sihle is passionate about designing and supporting expansive and highly functioning community economic infrastructure.


Read Full Bio

Rachel Burrows

Co-Founder

Rachel loves the intersection of vision and action and finds great energy and joy in supporting people to explore their right roles and relationships in the sacred work of building a new tomorrow. Rachel brings decades of experience from her work with Movement Strategy Center and other movement organizations.

Read Full Bio

"A steward is someone who lovingly and consciously

exercises their power in service of the well-being of the

whole."

— Taj James

Our Partners and Associates

A growing network of experts committed to regenerative economies

Vinita Goyal

Marie-Louise Joseph

Anand Jahi

Dorcas Gilmore

Parag Khandhar

Felipe Ventura

Julie Quiroz

Omar Brownson

Chad Dyer

Our Partners and Associates

A growing network of experts committed to regenerative economies

Vinita Goyal

Marie-Louise Joseph

Anand Jahi

Dorcas Gilmore

Parag Khandhar

Felipe Ventura

Julie Quiroz

Omar Brownson

Chad Dyer

Our Partners and Associates

A growing network of experts committed to regenerative economies

Vinita Goyal

Marie-Louise Joseph

Anand Jahi

Dorcas Gilmore

Parag Khandhar

Felipe Ventura

Julie Quiroz

Omar Brownson

Chad Dyer

Who We Work With

Stewards committed to the transition of our economy from extraction to

regeneration, restoration and resilience.

Community Stewards

Place-based stewardship

rooted in specific

communities, working to build

local ownership and

democratic control of

resources.

Ecosystem Stewards

Sector-based, translocal

stewardship that connects

communities across

geography to build shared

power and solidarity.

Capital Stewards

Institutional and individual

stewardship of assets, aligning

capital with community

priorities and regenerative

values.

Enterprise Stewards

Project and solution

stewardship, developing

sustainable models for

community-owned businesses

and infrastructure.

Community Partners

Leseliey

Ecosystem Stewards – sector-based, translocal stewardship

Hidden Leaf

Capital Stewards – institutional and individual stewardship of assets

Felipe Ventura

Enterprise Stewards – project and solution stewardship

“The more nature and community we have the less money we need. The challenge we face is not scarcity, it’s deepening relationship and flow. It’s creating the Beloved Community that Dr. King dreamed of. In relationship and flow there is fundamental abundance. Full Spectrum Capital is a way to direct our collective wealth towards human creativity, evolution and thriving in harmony with the rest of the natural world.”

Taj James

Co-Founder, Full Spectrum Labs

“Full Spectrum Labs helped us think beyond philanthropy, to become leaders in our own economic future.”

Leseliey Welch

Community Leader

Who We Work With

Stewards committed to the transition of our economy from extraction to

regeneration, restoration and resilience.

Community Stewards

Place-based stewardship

rooted in specific

communities, working to build

local ownership and

democratic control of

resources.

Ecosystem Stewards

Sector-based, translocal

stewardship that connects

communities across

geography to build shared

power and solidarity.

Capital Stewards

Institutional and individual

stewardship of assets, aligning

capital with community

priorities and regenerative

values.

Enterprise Stewards

Project and solution

stewardship, developing

sustainable models for

community-owned businesses

and infrastructure.

Community Partners

Leseliey

Ecosystem Stewards – sector-based, translocal stewardship

Hidden Leaf

Capital Stewards – institutional and individual stewardship of assets

Felipe Ventura

Enterprise Stewards – project and solution stewardship

“The more nature and community we have the less money we need. The challenge we face is not scarcity, it’s deepening relationship and flow. It’s creating the Beloved Community that Dr. King dreamed of. In relationship and flow there is fundamental abundance. Full Spectrum Capital is a way to direct our collective wealth towards human creativity, evolution and thriving in harmony with the rest of the natural world.”

Taj James

Co-Founder, Full Spectrum Labs

“Full Spectrum Labs helped us think beyond philanthropy, to become leaders in our own economic future.”

Leseliey Welch

Community Leader

Who We Work With

Stewards committed to the transition of our economy from extraction to

regeneration, restoration and resilience.

Community Stewards

Place-based stewardship

rooted in specific

communities, working to build

local ownership and

democratic control of

resources.

Ecosystem Stewards

Sector-based, translocal

stewardship that connects

communities across

geography to build shared

power and solidarity.

Capital Stewards

Institutional and individual

stewardship of assets, aligning

capital with community

priorities and regenerative

values.

Enterprise Stewards

Project and solution

stewardship, developing

sustainable models for

community-owned businesses

and infrastructure.

Community Partners

Leseliey

Ecosystem Stewards – sector-based, translocal stewardship

Hidden Leaf

Capital Stewards – institutional and individual stewardship of assets

Felipe Ventura

Enterprise Stewards – project and solution stewardship

“The more nature and community we have the less money we need. The challenge we face is not scarcity, it’s deepening relationship and flow. It’s creating the Beloved Community that Dr. King dreamed of. In relationship and flow there is fundamental abundance. Full Spectrum Capital is a way to direct our collective wealth towards human creativity, evolution and thriving in harmony with the rest of the natural world.”

Taj James

Co-Founder, Full Spectrum Labs

“Full Spectrum Labs helped us think beyond philanthropy, to become leaders in our own economic future.”

Leseliey Welch

Community Leader

Explore Our Services

Comprehensive support for community stewards building regenerative

economies

Community Wealth Building

Learning Circles

Facilitated learning experiences that build

capacity and knowledge among

community stewards.

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Past Learning Communities

Archive of previous cohorts and the

transformative work they accomplished

together.

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Upcoming Learning Communities

Open opportunities for new cohorts to join

our learning and practice community.

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Open Opportunities

Integrated Capital Strategies

Development

Comprehensive financial planning that

aligns multiple capital sources with

community goals.

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Capital Alignment Advisory

Strategic guidance for investors and

institutions seeking to deploy capital

equitably.

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Incubation Platform for

Community Economic

Infrastructure

Support for developing and launching

community-owned enterprises and

systems.

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Direct Coaching and Support for Stewards

One-on-one guidance tailored to your community's unique needs and goals

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Initiatives

Collaborative projects advancing community ownership and regenerative

economies

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Capital

Infrastructure

Learning

Networks

capital

Full Spectrum Capital

Partners

A collaborative investment platform that

aligns mission-driven capital with

community-led development projects,

prioritizing equitable returns and

community ownership.

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infrastructure

Community Capital

Economic Infrastructure

Initiative

Building the foundational systems

communities need to achieve economic

self-determination, including community

land trusts, cooperative financing, and

shared service platforms.

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learning

Blueprint Collaborative

A learning and practice community for

architects of regenerative economies,

providing tools, frameworks, and peer

support for systemic change work.

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Resources & Learning

Tools, frameworks, and insights for building regenerative economies

Featured Video

Community Stewards Network: Inspirational Overview

A 2-minute introduction to our vision and approach

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4-Part Learning Series

Complete workshop series

Leading Our Own Future

Community leadership principles

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Glossary

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Community Wealth Building

An approach to economic development that redirects wealth back into the local economy and into the hands of local people.

capital

infrastructure

Just Transition

A framework for moving from an extractive economy to a regenerative one, centering justice and equity in the transition process.

just-transition

planning

Stewardship

The responsible planning and management of resources with a commitment to long-term well-being of the community and environment.

stewardship

Integrated Capital

A holistic approach to capital that considers financial, social, natural, and cultural assets working in concert.

capital

planning

Key Frameworks

The Watershed

A comprehensive framework for understanding community economic

ecosystems

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Integrated Power

Building collective power through aligned strategy and shared

resources

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Community Plan, Capital Plan & Infrastructure Plan

Three interconnected planning frameworks for community economic

development

Download PDF

Stewardship and Community Economic Infrastructure

Core principles for building lasting community ownership

Download PDF

Just Transition

A roadmap for equitable economic transformation

Download PDF

Stories From the Field

Real experiences, lessons learned, and successes from communities building

regenerative economies

all

stories

plans

articles

news

stories

Allensworth Accesses $40M for

Community Development

Historic California community secures major

funding through integrated capital planning,

demonstrating the power of strategic

community ownership models.

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plans

Community & Capital Planning

Guide

A comprehensive framework for aligning

community vision with capital deployment

strategies, developed through years of

practice with community stewards.

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articles

Building Regenerative Food Systems

How communities are creating sustainable,

locally-controlled food infrastructure that

builds wealth while nourishing

neighborhoods.

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news

New Learning Community Cohort

Launches

Twenty community leaders from across the

nation begin year-long capacity building

journey focused on community ownership

strategies.

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stories

Cooperative Housing Success Story

Residents achieve collective ownership of

50-unit building, creating permanent

affordability and community control.

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plans

Infrastructure Planning Template

Step-by-step guide for developing

community economic infrastructure plans

that center equity and sustainability.

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Strengthening and accelerating impactful community solutions through strategic partnerships and capacity building.

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Strengthening and accelerating impactful community solutions through strategic partnerships and capacity building.

Get in touch

© 2026 Full Spectrum Labs. All rights reserved.

Strengthening and accelerating impactful community solutions through strategic partnerships and capacity building.

Get in touch

© 2026 Full Spectrum Labs. All rights reserved.

We're Here When You're

Ready to Build a

Regenerative Future

We're Here When You're

Ready to Build a

Regenerative Future

Whether you're a community steward, capital steward, or ecosystem

builder, we're ready to support your journey toward economic justice.

Whether you're a community steward, capital steward, or ecosystem

builder, we're ready to support your journey toward economic justice.

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