The C3E–REDI Certified Practitioner (Foundations Level) credential recognizes successful completion of Year 1 of the EQ-IMPACT Initiative for the City of Peoria, delivered in partnership with the Center for Equity, Effectiveness, and Efficiency in Local Government (C3E). During the 2025 program year, participants engaged in a structured, cohort-based learning experience grounded in C3E’s Reimagining Equity through Dynamic Inquiry (REDI) framework. Year 1 focuses on building foundational capacity across four REDI domains—Policy Analysis, Process Change, Project Management, and Emotional Intelligence—through applied learning and real-world pilot projects. As part of the EQ-IMPACT Committee, practitioners participated in monthly learning sessions, conducted internal stakeholder interviews, synthesized qualitative data, and collaboratively designed equity-centered pilot projects aligned to the City of Peoria’s Strategic Plan. This credential affirms demonstrated readiness to apply equity-driven inquiry, continuous improvement practices, and emotionally intelligent leadership within municipal systems. This certification represents completion of the Foundations year and readiness to move into Year 2 implementation and scaling within the REDI learning cycle.