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New Member Profile: Sophie McGinley

Sophie McGinley Land Use Planner, Metro Planning, Springfield, OR Twitter | LinkedIn So far, what’s your proudest accomplishment in 2019? So far, my proudest accomplishment of 2019 is continuing to serve on the City of Springfield Planning Commission. I’m the youngest member and I am feeling more confident in my voice and my value every … Continued

Penn State #ELGLInspire Speaker: Louwana Oliva

Head back to school with #ELGLInspire. Next stop: Penn State University on March 15, 2019! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them on social media before and after the event! Louwana Oliva General Manager, CATA- Centre Area Transportation Authority Website | Linkedin | Twitter What was the very first paying job … Continued

New Member Profile: Maddison Dean

Maddison Dean City Clerk, City of Winder, GA Twitter | LinkedIn So far, what’s your proudest accomplishment in 2019? When I started with the City of Winder about 9 months ago, I created a list of goals I wanted to achieve in my role. I’m proud to say I’ve already reached several of those goals, … Continued

Don’t Separate your “Full Self” At Work

Mike Skibbe, Village of Buffalo Grove, IL – Twitter and LinkedIn What I’m Watching: True Detective Season 3 What I’m Reading: The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt What I’m Listening To: The Dollop Episode 15: Ten Cent Beer Night If you’ll indulge me for a minute, I’d like to talk about my full self. Not … Continued

New Member Profile: Rachael Brandt

Rachael Brandt Human Resources Officer, Western Monmouth Utilities Authority, NY LinkedIn So far, what’s your proudest accomplishment in 2019? Helping my organization win National Environmental Achievement Award given by NACWA Valentines Day is in February. What do you “love” about your job? My employees and being able to help them during their more difficult times … Continued

New Member Profile: Danielle Lewis

Danielle Lewis RMC – Deputy Municipal Clerk at Township of Denville, NJ  LinkedIn So far, what’s your proudest accomplishment in 2019? Securing at-home daycare for my daughter so my fiance and I can both work full-time and have a happy work-life balance. Valentines Day is in February. What do you “love” about your job? I … Continued

It’s Open Data Day 2019!

We’re celebrating by highlighting our best content and podcast episodes about data. What’d we miss? Email kent@elgl.org. Behavioral Insights & Benchmarking with Brent Stockwell, Scottsdale, AZ Brent Stockwell, Assistant City Manager of Scottsdale, AZ, joined GovLove to discuss his work on performance measurement, behavioral insights and his favorite color. Brent described how Scottsdale is taking … Continued

New Member Profile: Meredith Reynolds

Meredith Reynolds Park Development Officer, City of Long Beach, CA Twitter | LinkedIn So far, what’s your proudest accomplishment in 2019? I seek meaningful work that allows me to leave a place better than I found it – “plant trees under who’s shade I do not expect to sit” – and I have found that … Continued

New Member Profile: Alexander Schwartz

Alexander Schwartz Newly Minted! MPA Student, Leiden University, IL LinkedIn So far, what’s your proudest accomplishment in 2019? I just finished graduate school.  I’m not sure if I’m feeling pride or relief, but certainly something… Valentines Day is in February. What do you “love” about your job? I can’t really answer this, as I am … Continued

New Member Profile: Kelly Amidei

Kelly Amidei Village Administrator, Village of Libertyville, IL Twitter So far, what’s your proudest accomplishment in 2019? It will hopefully be speaking to the Chamber of Commerce Women’s group next week. Valentines Day is in February. What do you “love” about your job? Every single day is different and I have a fabulous group of … Continued

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