Staci Zavattaro Professor University of South Florida Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter What cities should think about related to deathcare. Staci Zavattaro, Professor of Public Administration at the University of Central Florida, joined the podcast to talk about deathcare and its relationship to local government. She outlined the elements of deathcare and how she became involved … Continued
Heidi Gerbracht Founder, Equity Agenda Co-Founder, Women Mayors Network LinkedIn | Twitter Sue Thomas Senior Research Scientist Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation LinkedIn | Twitter | Bio An assault on local democracy. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about a new report on political violence toward mayors. Heidi Gerbracht is the Founder of … Continued
Nancy Allen Environmental Programs Manager City of Phoenix, AZ LinkedIn David Hondula Director of Heat Response and Mitigation City of Phoenix, AZ LinkedIn | Twitter | Bio Becoming a sustainable desert city. Two guests from the City of Phoenix, Arizona joined the podcast to talk about the City’s climate action plan and addressing urban heat. … Continued
Preet Bassi Chief Executive Officer Center for Public Safety Excellence LinkedIn | Twitter Data-informed decision making. Preet Bassi, the Chief Executive Officer at the Center for Public Safety Excellence, joined the podcast to talk about elevating analysis in fire and emergency services. She discussed the Center for Public Safety Excellence’s accreditation process and benefits. She … Continued
Tessa Schreiner Climate Action Manager City of Aspen, Colorado LinkedIn Leading by example. Tessa Schreiner, Climate Action Manager for the City of Aspen, Colorado, joined the podcast to talk about sustainability and energy use. She highlighted the City’s Building IQ program, the logistics behind it, and the importance of data collection and benchmarking for building … Continued
Daniel Roberts Head of Communications BrightDrop LinkedIn | Twitter Being bold and pushing boundaries. Daniel Roberts, the Head of Communications at BrightDrop, joined the podcast to talk about lessons he’s learned as a leader early in his career. He discussed his leadership philosophy, developing staff, and working in both the public and private sectors. This … Continued
Jonathan Henry Student Representative NFBPA, Board of Directors LinkedIn Step up and stand out. Jonathan Henry, the Student Representative on the NFBPA Board of Directors, joined the podcast to talk about starting his career, his interest in accounting and information technology, and the value of internships. He discussed how students can position themselves for success … Continued
Tanisha Briley City Manager City of Gaithersburg, Maryland LinkedIn | Bio Sharing experiences and learning from each other. Tanisha Briley, the City Manager of the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland, rejoined the podcast to talk about how to become a City Manager. She explained her leadership style along with obstacles faced in her career. Tanisha shared … Continued
Paul Lewis Chief Planning Manager City of Orlando, Florida Bio Planning for the future. Paul Lewis, Chief Planning Manager for the City of Orlando, Florida, joined the podcast to talk about the innovative planning practices in the City of Orlando. He shared the City’s tables of connection initiative that was completed as part of the … Continued
Ronnie Dampier Chief of Staff District Department of Transportation LinkedIn Melody Lennox Senior Vice President of People Operations Axxess LinkedIn Margarita Hudgins Assistant Vice President Colonial Life LinkedIn Three guests joined the podcast to talk about the Great Resignation, the impact on the local government workforce, and how to engage staff. Ronnie Dampier is the … Continued
