Persona: Stewardship Crew

Purpose:
Hold shared responsibility as a collective agent.

Description:
The Stewardship Crew acts as a distributed team that stewards a space, commons, or initiative within the MAP. They balance autonomy and accountability, tending to ongoing care, maintenance, and evolution.

Origin Story:
Formed from aligned individuals who stepped into care together—sometimes emergently, sometimes intentionally. They’ve learned that true stewardship is relational, distributed, and alive.

Key Skills and Experiences: - Collective governance and coordination - Group decision-making and facilitation - Maintenance of community norms and rhythms - Conflict transformation and trust-building

Likely Weaknesses / Self-Doubts: - Overwhelm from scope creep or unclear roles - Difficulty navigating power or burnout - Lack of support for shared responsibility

What Lights Them Up: - Watching a space thrive over time - Being part of a deeply trusted crew - Sustaining regenerative practices together

What This Persona Most Needs (to step into their agency): - Tools for coordination, visibility, and shared rituals - Clear agreements and support structures - Cultural honor for behind-the-scenes labor