Kathryn Leonard  State Historic Preservation Officer, Arizona State Parks LinkedIn  1. Can you please describe your work and how public policy impacts how you manage your organization? I currently serve as the State Historic Preservation Officer, appointed by Governor Ducey…

Thoughts from Dawn Wallace One of the most awe-inspiring moments of every Olympic Games is the Athletes Parade. Watching each athlete march into Olympic Stadium under the cover of their country’s flag—I’m always struck by the joy and exhilaration on…

By Julie AndersonFlinn Foundation Ann Morton is a fabric artist by trade, weaving and sewing textiles to translate her vision through her work. With her latest project, “The Violet Protest,” she has woven a new thread into her repertoire: a…

Sarah Benatar (Flagstaff, 2015) Coconino County Treasurer Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook  1. Can you please describe your work and how public policy impacts how you manage your organization? I often am asked this question as county treasurer. It is a unique and interesting…

Thoughts from Sara Larsen Hello Fellows,  In a recent meeting with members of the Civic Health Steering Committee, we posed the question, “Why is this work important to you?” We were seeking responses from the members whose work spans across…

Blaise Caudill (2014) Public Affairs Analyst Southwest Gas Corporation Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram 1. Can you please describe your work and how public policy impacts how you manage your organization? Working public affairs/government relations is like the perfect mix of going on endless…

Thoughts from Dawn Wallace Hello Fellows,  Recently, my almost teenager and I took our first solo road trip. Charged with curating our travel playlist, she produced an eclectic discography that featured her favorite modern artists and her version of the…