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Thank you Dr. Nitya Venkateswaran for this awesome resource! Sharing for all my #evaluation friends. This blog post provides tangible examples of how to shift from a deficit to a systems or asset approach. 💡 #CulturallyResponsiveEvaluation #EquitableEvaluation #AssetBased

We’re still buzzing from the 2024 Othering and Belonging Conference! We joined fellow communicators alongside researchers, community leaders, policymakers, and artists to discuss the latest ideas and strategies for building inclusive communities. ➡️ Read our latest blog post to find out: 🌟 Key takeaways for communicators 🌟 How you can plug into this important work 🌟 How to watch the panels online 🌟 How to sign up for free classes through Othering & Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley's recently launched OBI University, a free learning hub and community. 🔗 Link in comments 🔗 #OBCONF24

No one person can be all things to all young people, but each of us has a role and an opportunity to support youth to be and become their best selves. 💻 Join us as we explore the state of #DevelopmentalRelationships in this recorded webinar. https://hubs.la/Q02mT37L0

Important for all STEM Ecosystem leaders to read and imagine what is possible, collectively. Let’s follow up!!

I enjoyed contributing to a recent discussion on adapting Heilmeier's catechism to different topics. For those applying for grants and contracts, consider organizing your discussions around these criteria. Check out the link below for more insights on this topic. #edtech #education https://lnkd.in/eWU5U7vh

Reflecting on this image from 2014, it's clear that even in the earliest stages of our journeys, there are moments that carry immense significance. This photo, captured during one of my first speaking engagements at the United Nations Information Center (UNIC), symbolizes more than just a memory; it represents a turning point, a realization that the small steps we take can indeed set off a ripple effect. At that time, I was addressing a room filled with young students, each of them full of potential and dreams. Though it wasn’t my first time speaking to students, this event was different. It was a platform that gave me a glimpse of the possibilities that lay ahead—a platform where I could amplify my voice and make a real impact. What stands out to me the most when I revisit this image is the sense of hope and the promise of what could be achieved through determination and passion. The "Say No to Bad Lyrics" banner behind me wasn’t just a campaign slogan; it was a call to action, a challenge to inspire and elevate the minds of young people towards something better. Looking back, I see the young person I was, filled with a mixture of nerves and excitement, yet deeply committed to making a difference. That day at UNIC was not just about delivering a speech; it was about planting seeds—seeds of change, inspiration, and possibility. And now, years later, I understand more than ever that these moments, however small they may seem at the time, are the building blocks of a larger vision. They remind me that every effort counts, that every word spoken has the potential to inspire, and that the path to creating a lasting impact is forged one step at a time. This image is a testament to the power of starting small and thinking big, and it continues to inspire me to keep moving forward, knowing that the best is yet to come. All thanks to DoTheDream Youth Development Initiative for the platform to always amplify my voice

🌟𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐂𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭! Our esteemed, Dr. Rachel Book, joined forces with Dr. Kecia Ray and Steve Mildner for a riveting panel discussion on 'Optimizing Solutions to Access Funding.' The key takeaway? Both K12 and Higher Ed institutions share striking similarities in optimizing funding strategies. By collaborating with partners, we can co-create tailored solutions that evolve over multiple years, ensuring sustained success for educational institutions. #INSTcon24 #LincolnLearning

If you were unable to attend this session, catch the replay at the link below!

🌍 Mobilizing Scientific Minds for Global Impact: A Deep Dive into Building Diverse Global Communities Check out this informative session from our Community First Conversation Series, where Participate's CLO, Dr. Julie Keane, engages with Dr. Benjamin Young, Senior Program Manager of Strategic Initiatives at the International Science Reserve (ISR), an initiative of the New York Academy of Sciences. 🔗 Watch the Webinar Recording Here! https://hubs.li/Q02yxNrL0 In this insightful 30-minute discussion, explore how the ISR leverages its vast network of over 10,000 scientists from more than a hundred countries to tackle global challenges through innovative community engagement strategies. What you’ll discover: 🌍Harnessing Diversity: Learn how ISR builds a robust global community, utilizing the diverse backgrounds and expertise of scientists to enhance collaborative impact on global crises. 🎮Engagement through Gamification: Discover the role of scenario-based games and simulations in preparing for crises like hurricanes, wildfires, and food supply disruptions. 👷Community Management: Understand the critical role of community managers in fostering growth and maintaining high engagement within scientific communities. 🎓Recognition and Credentialing: See how digital badging within ISR provides meaningful recognition and credentials typically not offered by traditional universities or institutions. This webinar is a must-watch for professionals involved in science, education, community management, and anyone interested in how global networks can collaborate effectively to solve pressing issues. 💬 Let's discuss how these strategies can be applied in other sectors and networks. Share your thoughts in the comments below! #GlobalImpact #ScientificCommunity #DiversityInScience #DigitalBadging #EducationTechnology #NewYorkAcademyOfSciences

IN-PERSON AND ONLINE EVENT: Thursday, May 9 – Please join us and our colleagues from University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business Center for Positive Organizations at the Positive Business Conference Amplified. Every day, organizations around the world set out to do good work—solving complex problems, addressing seemingly intractable issues, generating relational, social, and financial wealth, and finding new ways to create a better world for their communities. And every day, whatever comes, organizations around the world do their important work in the face of disruption, distress, turmoil, and turbulence. Our conference theme, “Amplifying Human Enterprise: How might we find uplift amid upheaval?” will explore how we are living and working together in this time of both grief and gratitude, upheaval and uplift. Main Stage speakers include: Susan Cain, Dr. Marcus Collins, Stacey A. Gordon, MBA, Kelly Kagan Law, Bailey Mattacola, Heather Raffo, Jane Dutton, Monica Worline, Spreitzer, Gretchen, Roman Kapuscinski, and Darienne Driver Hudson, EdD. Join us in person or online for the Positive Business Conference Amplified, May 9, 2024, for a deeper exploration of how leaders can harness the potential to create supportive structures and practices that foster well-being. We will share real-world examples, evidence-based tools, and cutting-edge thinking about creating compassion, connection, purpose, and meaning as part of an organization’s ecosystem of long-term value. As an institution of higher education, we are dedicated to taking down financial barriers for learning. Find out more about student tuition and scholarship options. Visit https://lnkd.in/gCbdwsN to learn more and register to attend. #UMPositive #MGoPositive #CompassionateLeadership #CompassionateOrganizations #CompassionateLeaders