Interview with Eloise Todd (Pandemic Action Network)
The Pandemic Action Network is a partnership of over 350 diverse organizations founded in April 2020 by leaders in global health advocacy, crisis response, and communications. The organization drives collective action through advocacy, communications and campaigns to ensure that governments are better prepared to deal with outbreaks and pandemics and that countries around the world […]
Interview with La’Quana Williams (Prevention Institute)
Prevention Institute works to improve community health and health equity through effective primary prevention and by advocating for prevention and health equity to be built into key policies and actions at the federal, state, local, and organizational levels. La’Quana Williams of Prevention Institute spoke with Ashley Hopkinson on December 7, 2023. Click here to read […]
Interview with Tiana Epps-Johnson (Center for Tech and Civic Life)
The Center for Tech and Civic Life works to make voting more inclusive and secure, increase public confidence in the electoral process, and ensure that voters are better informed. One way they do this is by offering training and tools for local election administrators to help modernize and secure the voting process and better engage […]
Interview with Walter Kerr and Amanda Arch (Unlock Aid)
Unlock Aid is a coalition of social innovators seeking to drive policy changes to transform the U.S. approach to global development and breaking down barriers and unlocking funding. Walter Kerr and Amanda Arch of Unlock Aid spoke with Ashley Hopkinson on December 7, 2023. Click here to read the full conversation with insights highlighted. Ashley […]
Interview with Rikki Quintana (HoonArts)
HoonArts is a social impact enterprise focused on bridging the gaps between the West and Central Asian art and culture. It builds cultural awareness and facilitates fair-trade sales of the work of artists and artisans in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. Rikki Quintana of HoonArts spoke with Ashley Hopkinson on December 5, 2023. Click here to […]
Interview with Erika Gregory (N Square / Horizon 4045)
N Square supports changemakers working on solutions that address the challenges of and reduce the risks associated with nuclear weapons. The organization recently forged a partnership and will operate under the name Horizon 2045 moving forward. Erika Gregory of N Square / Horizon 2045 spoke with Jessica Kantor on December 4, 2023. Click here to […]
Interview with Edward Foley (Task Force on American Electoral Reform)
The Task Force on American Electoral Reform was created by academics and scholars to study institutional solutions and reforms that can help ameliorate and combat extremism. Edward Foley of the Task Force on American Electoral Reform spoke with Ambika Samarthya-Howard on December 4, 2023. Click here to read the full conversation with insights highlighted. Ambika […]
Interview with Kyle Lierman (Civic Nation)
Civic Nation is a nonprofit ecosystem that runs high-impact organizing and education initiatives around issues related to democracy, gender equity, and economic mobility. Kyle Lierman of Civic Nation spoke with Ashley Hopkinson on November 29, 2023. Click here to read the full conversation with insights highlighted. Ashley Hopkinson: Can you start by introducing yourself, the […]
Interview with Leslie Singer (Creative Capital Foundation)
Creative Capital Foundation supports underserved artists through an open call grant. The organization also provides professional development, educational programs, and workshops to artists nationwide. Leslie Singer of Creative Capital Foundation spoke with Ashley Hopkinson on November 28, 2023. Click here to read the full conversation with insights highlighted. Ashley Hopkinson: To start, please introduce yourself […]
Interview with Gary Cohen (Health Care Without Harm)
Health Care Without Harm mobilizes the health sector to address the climate crisis. The organization has built a vast network of hospitals and health systems and partners with environment NGOs, ministries of health, and international agencies to advance climate smart healthcare policies and business models. Gary Cohen of Health Care Without Harm spoke with Ashley […]