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Publicly appointed boards and commissions in local, regional and state government are a hidden level of power in most communities. “Publicly appointed” means that elected or appointed government officials—like the mayor or county commissioners—choose and place the members of these boards and commissions, instead of those members being directly elected by, and responsive to, the people. Those appointed to these boards are disproportionately older, highly educated, white, homeowner men. When we make decisions that affect all of our lives—across race, place, gender, and more—we must share the power in making those decisions. Come learn how to get a seat on a decision-making table! Join one of our upcoming info sessions: https://buff.ly/41qHGql 1️⃣ Dec. 10, 5:30 – 6:30 pm (Zoom) 2️⃣ Jan. 9, 5:30 – 6:30 pm (In person) 3️⃣ Jan. 14, noon – 1 pm (Zoom) Nexus' Boards & Commissions Leadership Institute is a 7-month fellowship that supports, trains, and helps place BIPOC and other underrepresented community members on city and county publicly appointed boards and commissions. Apply by Jan. 20! https://buff.ly/3V00NmU

I am always honored when asked to participate and or speak in DC. I am very patriotic and love been a citizen of the United States and take my citizenship as a responsibility and as a privilege. I always feel unworthy and a little bit of the imposter syndrome. I just keep saying to myself, I may not be the best person but I keep showing up and thats galf the battle. I show up so my ethnic community has visibility, has a voice and has some advocacy in DC. I invite Pacific Islanders to join me in DC, we need more people involved. May 13 I will be on a panel that will address that the Biden-Harris Administration is redoubling its efforts to support Black, Latino, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian, Native American, women, and veteran small business owners. From international matchmaking and business counseling, to direct funding for communities across the United States -- there is exciting work underway to help support new and existing AA & NH/PI entrepreneurs. For instance, in Fiscal Year 2023, the U.S. Small Business Administration delivered $52.4 billion in capital, disaster relief, and bonding to small businesses and disaster-impacted communities across America, with expanded funding for minority- and women-owned businesses. Over the past year, the U.S. Department of Commerce has expanded offices and staffing in the Indo-Pacific, which has already helped U.S. AA & NH/PI companies expand sales and build commercial partnerships. Three million businesses are owned by AA & NH/PIs employing five million people with annual revenues of more than $1 trillion. This panel will explore opportunities and challenges for AA & NH/PI small businesses, despite record levels of funding, support, and services. It was moved to Walter E. Washington Convention Center because VP Kamala Harris will be attending.

Read more on the wonderful work Ghida Dagher does at New American Leaders!

The Humphrey School’s Master of Public Affairs (MPA) degree program is geared toward mid-career professionals who want to advance their skills in public and nonprofit leadership, policy, and program analysis, and using research data for evidence-based decision-making.📊🎓https://lnkd.in/grYCMMuJ

Here’s how President Clinton keeps score: ✅ Are people better off when you quit than when you started? ✅ Do children have a brighter future? ✅ Are we coming together instead of being torn apart? At the Clinton Foundation, we’ll keep putting people first and putting points on the board.

Today is #Juneteenth and our #NEOPartner, The Leadership Conference Education Fund reminds us that, "Juneteenth is not just a celebration of freedom; it's a call to action. We must ensure that all voices are heard in our democracy. The fight for the freedom to vote is crucial for safeguarding our rights and building a more just society. For democracy to work, it must include us all." Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gy-hMtJG

With new leadership in the UK and a changing administration in the US, the global landscape is shifting rapidly. Our latest White Paper brings together insights from our network of leaders in business, philanthropy, NGOs, and think tanks to explore what lies ahead for diplomacy and development. 💡Key insights include: ✅ How to balance public perceptions and policymaker priorities in development ✅ Why strong stakeholder relationships are more critical than ever ✅ Where opportunities lie for private investment and innovative solutions Read our blog to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ejzvH7bu If you'd like to request a copy of our White Paper, please do reach out to our CEO Elizabeth Ames. #GlobalDevelopment #StrategicCommunications #StakeholderEngagement #WhitePaper

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In his latest article, Jonathan Strauss explores the challenges and solutions for managing frustration among association volunteer leaders, bringing a wealth of experience and insights by dividing the work of associations into proactive and reactive columns, a distinction crucial for setting clear expectations and reducing frustration. Read more: https://loom.ly/mKHlAHY

Check out this video introducing our leadership team! Did you know we are a Latine-led, founded, and operated organization? We work closely with Latina communities and are proud to partner with current and former elected officials, community advocates, writers, scholars, journalists, philanthropists, and political organizations. Learn more about our work at LatinasRepresent.org. #LatinasRepresent #Democracy #Leadership #Politics