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SpanishI spent part of last Saturday at a gathering hosted by Fatherhood the Foundation in Bellingham celebrating Black History Month. It was an amazing combination of storytellers, poets, songs, and historians laying seeds for the next generation, who were also there sharing their voices, passion, and visions. It was also a chance for me to […]
CEO Update
January 2024 CEO Note
January – start of a new year for us, and this first month is always filled with activity. The two-day Partner Convening, annual Board retreat, filling out our ‘year at a glance’ calendar, and staff looking at their professional development goals for the year – laying the groundwork for 2024 and more. For me, it’s […]
Connecting with our Natural World
Why does it always seem so sudden, when the hours of daylight shorten this time every year? At my house I face due west, and I can watch every day how much further south (or north after the solstice) the sun sets each day, but for some reason I don’t pay as much attention to […]
How Can We Control Our Destiny
As a person of color, I am constantly amazed at the contradictions and inconsistencies in policy and practices in the U.S. There are days I wish I didn’t read the news, and other days I’m amazed at what can be learned with one keystroke and internet access. Members of our team struggle some days and […]
Transitions and Change
At work, two thoughts are top of my mind this week – creating a compassionate workplace, and hiring people with ‘lived experience.’ Both are terms that have been rising in mainstream media and both deserve some deeper discussion. This has been a tough couple of months for me and my family. I lost one of […]
