Throughout history, women have stood as pillars of resilience and ingenuity, shaping human civilization through remarkable acts of courage. From impressive leadership in political and civic life to groundbreaking invention, women have continuously defied societal constraints and become trailblazers in…

In a recent Flinn-Brown virtual info session, I prompted a participant whom I knew professionally to initiate the Q&A portion. Her question surprised me—not because it was off-topic, but because it mirrored one I had been pondering for months. Q:…

Over the last three weeks, our team at the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership traveled 1,100 miles across the state to promote the 2024 Flinn-Brown application cycle. They were extremely long and exhausting days and I am so proud of…

Here is my holiday gift to you, Fellows: Watch, nay, binge the two seasons of “The Bear” as soon as you can. It is on Hulu, and if you do not subscribe, sign up just to watch this gem. It…

Thank you so much to all the Fellows who attended the 2023 Flinn-Brown Convention last Friday. At over 125 strong, this was the largest number of attendees we have had since the Convention officially started in 2017.  We were welcomed…

While I find my bliss in the autumn months, September evokes bittersweet emotions within me. Even though the heat is stifling, summer still represents a temporary escape from the routines and responsibilities of everyday life. The freedom of summer lies…

Our newsletter is a little later than usual so that we can detail our adventures from the League of Cities and Towns Conference! For us, it is always exciting to see a Flinn-Brown Fellow, but it is rare to see…