In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Alejandro Moreno, Assistant Budget Officer at Denton County, Texas, writes about the power of storytelling. I began my college years studying film, thinking I wanted to pursue a career in the film industry. Story telling is … Continued
Today’s Buzz is brought to you by Laura Hardwicke (Twitter/LinkedIn) What I’m reading: Native Tongue, by one of my favorite authors, Carl Hiaasen, in preparation for my vacation next week What I’m watching: Bachelor in Paradise (the best time of year!) What I’m working on: Fixing broken links as we clean up our department website … Continued
(Perhaps Ghostbusters. *If* they are your target audience.) By Sarah Moss, MPA | LinkedIn | Twitter What I am watching — NPR Tiny Desk Concert by Tank and the Bangas (I get to see them live Friday night at Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest in Fort Collins, yay!) What I am listening to — The Secure … Continued
The ELGL Board of Directors has appointed two new members for two-year terms through July 31, 2021. Samantha Harkins and Jordan Hillman were formally appointed last week after a competitive recruitment process. “We are so lucky to be adding two strong leaders to ELGL,” said Ben Kittelson, Chair of the Board of Directors. “Samantha and … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to questions from ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Katherine Stokke, Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District, writes about her proudest career accomplishment. What does it say about me when the accomplishment I’ve chosen to pinpoint from the past year came at a high personal cost? Don’t worry, things … Continued
Right Now with Nick Smith (Linkedin/Twitter) What I’m playing: I haven’t been watching anything recently but I’ve put 871 hours into Civilization VI since it came out and I’ve been playing a lot of it this past week. What I’m listening to: Chance The Rapper’s new album pretty much non stop for the last week … Continued
Denice Ross Fellow in Residence Beeck Center for Social Impact & Innovation LinkedIn | Bio | Twitter Lorena Molina-Irizarry Director of Operations Census Open Innovation Labs LinkedIn | Bio Drew Zachary Co-Director, Census Open Innovation Labs; Director, The Opportunity Project LinkedIn | Twitter Data for good. Three people joined the podcast to talk about the … Continued
What I’m Doing: Getting ready for the first-ever ELGL STAFF RETREAT! We’re flying to cheapest August destination (Dallas, we see you) and it will be very, very hot. (Responsible fiscal management, y’all.) What I’m Listening To: Lake Street Dive. I saw them live in June and they’ve made it into nonstop happy summer rotation. What … Continued
Today’s Buzz is brought to you by Kylie Bayer, HR Manager with the City of McMinnville (Twitter, LinkedIn) (Please excuse my lack of photos/GIFs, I didn’t bring my mouse to Sunriver, OR and am writing this Buzz with a Surface Pro and a healthy level of resentment toward my husband for taking me on a … Continued
What I’m listening to – Atomic Habits by James Clear What I’m watching – Presidential debates (more accurately foodfights) What I’m doing – Planning for a much needed vacation! For a while I have been setting my alarm to get up early and exercise. The mornings tend to be my favorite time to exercise because … Continued
