About Us

One day, Injustice will be just a word in the dictonary

OUR STORY

The origins of F.I.S.T. LLC

F.I.S.T. LLC was founded by Schai Schairer, LMSW, and began as a creative poetry internship during her time at Coppin State University. What started as a small class catering to incarcerated women quickly grew, with 11 students turning into 250 people on a waitlist. This experience sparked the creation of a successful nonprofit providing therapeutic services through the arts, where Schai’s leadership garnered numerous awards and recognition. Over time, F.I.S.T. evolved into a consulting agency with a broader focus on marginalized populations, especially incarcerated women and members of the adoption triad, offering trauma-informed coaching, training, and support to empower individuals and organizations.

CEO's bio and vision for the organization

Bio of Schai Schairer,LMSW

Schai Schairer, LMSW, is the founder and visionary behind F.I.S.T. LLC (Fighting Injustice Standing Together). Born in Haiti and adopted into a diverse family, her lived experiences have shaped her lifelong commitment to social justice and advocacy. With a diverse background in social work, criminal justice, and nonprofit leadership, she has dedicated her career to empowering marginalized populations, particularly incarcerated women and members of the adoption triad. Schai has developed award-winning, transformative programs that use the arts and education as therapeutic tools for healing, self-expression, and personal growth. Her passion for justice and equity has turned F.I.S.T. LLC into a powerful consulting agency, merging philanthropy with specialized services to create lasting, systemic change for individuals, organizations, and communities alike.

Her Vision for F.I.S.T.

Schai Schairer’s vision for F.I.S.T. LLC is to build a more just and equitable society by empowering marginalized communities and equipping organizations with the tools to work effectively with them. Focused on incarcerated women, members of the adoption triad, and other marginalized groups, F.I.S.T. LLC provides innovative, trauma-informed coaching, advocacy, and training to dismantle systemic injustices. Schai aims to prepare incarcerated individuals for successful reentry into society and the workforce while ensuring that every person and organization engaged with F.I.S.T. LLC is empowered to challenge inequities, foster transformative change, and drive meaningful social progress.

ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, VISION AND HYBRID STRUCTURE

Changing Lives

mission

F.I.S.T. LLC is dedicated to equipping marginalized individuals, especially incarcerated women and adoptees, with the tools and knowledge to reclaim their narratives. Through coaching, advocacy, and trauma-informed programs, we empower our clients and partner organizations with the necessary resources to create lasting change in their lives, communities, and workplaces.  

vision

At its core, F.I.S.T. LLC is committed to advocating for systemic change and social justice. By addressing inequities in the criminal legal system, adoption processes, and working with organizations, we aim to dismantle unjust structures and provide everyone with the tools to foster equity and inclusion.  

hybrid structure

F.I.S.T. LLC fosters a culture of inclusivity by championing the voices of those often overlooked by society. Our hybrid approach blends philanthropic initiatives with for-profit services, creating sustainable solutions that prioritize marginalized groups while helping organizations better serve these populations.