Author: Emily Edmonds

Member Profile: Conor Schultz

Conor Schultz Deputy Utilities Director, Pueblo West Metropolitan District Twitter | LinkedIn So far, what’s your proudest accomplishment in 2019? I’m proud to be approaching the completion of my MPA—it feels good for that work to finally be coming to fruition. What do you “love” about your job? I love that working in local government … Continued

March-April 2019 All-In & Supersize Members!

The following organizations joined ELGL (or renewed an existing account) with an All-In or Supersize membership this month. This means that they can add up to 10 (All-In) or 20 (Supersize) staff members to their ELGL membership accounts, and they get free unlimited job postings for the year! Your organization can join too – just … Continued

New. ELGL. Socks. It’s time for spring cleaning!

Help ELGL do a little Spring Cleaning! We’re so excited for spring that we ordered. new. socks. !!!!! These one-of-a-kind ELGL socks in khaki and black will be available only for free (yes, really). You can enter to win them by helping us do some spring cleaning of our member portal and database. Here’s how: … Continued

Small Places, Big Ideas, National News!

Small Places, Big Ideas Innovation Cohort makes national news! Big thanks to our friends at GovTech, StateScoop, Smart Cities Connect, and more for sharing the word about our inaugural Innovation Cohort pairing rural and small communities with technology & innovation resources! This project brings together innovators from smaller cities, counties, and towns to utilize the … Continued

Member Profile: Sharon Gavin

Sharon Gavin Communications Manager, City of Sammamish, WA Twitter | LinkedIn So far, what’s your proudest accomplishment in 2019? Being able to use my skills as a writer and organizer to help my new city come together and find strength and support after a series of hate crimes. Turns out that Captain and Tennille were … Continued

Member Profile: Natalie Bednarz

Natalie Bednarz Digital Communications Supervisor, Communications and Neighborhood Relations, City of Orlando, FL Twitter | LinkedIn So far, what’s your proudest accomplishment in 2019? Filling in two open positions on my team (I’ve been on my own since mid-December, while also taking on the new role of supervisor). Valentines Day is in February. What do … Continued

Member Profile: Melanie Mazanec

Melanie Mazanec Digital Services Developer at City of Asheville, NC Twitter | LinkedIn So far, what’s your proudest accomplishment in 2019? Conducting usability testing on two public-facing projects simultaneously.  It’s tiring but worth it to hear feedback that helps me build better tools for our community. Valentines Day is in February. What do you “love” … Continued

Member Profile: Maria Menendez

Maria Alberro Menendez ICMA Professional LinkedIn So far, what’s your proudest accomplishment in 2019? Completing a Federal Grant for Chronic Disease Management. Valentines Day is in February. What do you “love” about your job? I love working with people and finding innovative solutions to challenges. I strive to think “outside the box” to make the … Continued

Member Profile: Zach Lewis

Zach Lewis Graduate Student, NC State University MPA Program Twitter | LinkedIn So far, what’s your proudest accomplishment in 2019? I am currently working on my MPA at North Carolina State University, and am a Graduate Public Policy Research Assistant to a Professor of public policy. With his guidance, I was offered and signed a … Continued

Feb-Mar 2019 All-In & Supersize Members

The following organizations voiced their support for ELGL with an All-In or Supersize membership this month. This means that they can add up to 10 (All-In) or 20 (Supersize) staff members to their ELGL membership accounts, and they get free unlimited job postings for the year! Your organization can join too – just sign up … Continued

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