Janice Bond (b. 1984, Houston, Texas) is a photographer and visual artist based in both Houston and Chicago, Illinois. Her works in photography, collage, textile, and video are inspired by intersecting human experiences and nature. Her intention is for others to experience a new form of cultural mapping built on trust, liberation, and love when engaging with her work. Bond has exhibited in a variety of spaces, including Woman Made Gallery (Chicago, IL), Mark Rothko Art Center (Daugavpils, Latvia), SE Center for Photography (Greenville, SC), MANA Contemporary (Jersey City, NJ), and more. In 2020 her photography was featured in” BORDERS”, an international arts and architecture festival in Venice, Italy. Her ongoing projects, Beyond the Binary (2016 - ) and I Still Love Him (2016 - ) affirm that it is imperative for women, particularly women of color to take the lead in documenting each other as well as other marginalized bodies across mediums and platforms. She creates because creating is truth – the most earnest reflection of us all in our most divine formation. https://www.janicebond.com/aboutme Our goal is to offer unbiased fact based information that acts as a starting point for you to get involved and have a larger positive impact on your community. When it comes to civic and community leadership most of us don't know where to start and we definitely don't feel we have all the facts. That’s why each episode of The Civic Leader goes beyond the headlines to bring you facts and data points that will help you understand the role of business, government and its citizens to solve society's greatest challenges. 01:30 The state of the arts and getting to know Janice Bond  04:30 The creative economy   12:00 Art, entrepreneurship, and society   17:45 Technology helped Art expand to a wider market  28:15 Investing in the creative process   32:45 Art, the private enterprise and philanthropy  40:45 Community level support for the arts   46:15 National level support for the arts   54:45 Engaging with the creative economy Subscribe to TCL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR03IkIycQdu5B-4b8xsDyg

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#13 The Creative Economy w/ Janice Bond - Deputy Director, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston

Cynthia Noble is an accomplished arts and cultural leader with more than two decades of experience in interpretive programs, partnership cultivation, relationship management, donor engagement and strategic planning at top international cultural institutions and businesses, including theMART, The Art Institute of Chicago, The Guggenheim Museum, Northwestern University and The University of Chicago. Drawing upon this experience, Cynthia is the Executive Director of Art on theMART and leads Noble Private Art Tours and Events, a boutique cultural tourism company offering expert and multilingual access for groups and individuals to the world of art in Chicago and beyond.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-noble-a9761227/ Our goal is to offer unbiased fact based information that acts as a starting point for you to get involved and have a larger positive impact on your community. When it comes to civic and community leadership most of us don't know where to start and we definitely don't feel we have all the facts. That’s why each episode of The Civic Leader goes beyond the headlines to bring you facts and data points that will help you understand the role of business, government and its citizens to solve society's greatest challenges. 01:00 What is Public Art?  05:45 How public art is initiated   07:00 Public Art in Chicago   13:15 Art on the Mart  17:00 Switching up the art  21:00 Thinking long term   26:45 Art on theMart as a model   28:15 Starting a public art project   Subscribe to TCL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR03IkIycQdu5B-4b8xsDyg

#12 Space-Making Through Public Art w/ Cynthia Noble - Executive Director at Art on theMART

Theodia B. Gillespie has dedicated more than four decades to the mission of the Urban League.  A native of Missouri and graduate of Southeast Missouri State University, she began her career with the Quad County Urban League in 1984. Theodia became the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Quad County Urban League in 1993 after serving as its Education Coordinator, Director of Education, Director of Employment and Program Director.  Combining a passion for serving clients through education and workforce development and a commitment to service leadership, Theodia has transformed Quad County Urban League into a thriving affiliate by improving operations and public perception and by developing collaborative community partnerships, which expanded the agency’s profile and provided wrap-around services in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties. An outspoken advocate for equality, Theodia dedicates herself to a host of community and regional boards and organizations, and was recently appointed as Co-Chair of the Education and Workforce Development transition team for the newly elected mayor of Aurora.   A thought leader in education, employment, law enforcement and politics, Theodia has received several awards for her outstanding record of service. Innovative and forward-thinking, she continues to foster, develop and mentor in the areas of non-profit management, organizational development, and fund development to create a sustainable, economic and civil community model with global impact. https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodia-gillespie-a15753a/  https://twitter.com/QCUL  Our goal is to offer unbiased fact based information that acts as a starting point for you to get involved and have a larger positive impact on your community. When it comes to civic and community leadership most of us don't know where to start and we definitely don't feel we have all the facts. That’s why each episode of The Civic Leader goes beyond the headlines to bring you facts and data points that will help you understand the role of business, government and its citizens to solve society's greatest challenges. 01:00 Getting to know Theodia Gillespie  17:05 Why this issue matters   23:40 Health Disparities in context  29:10 The role of the federal government   34:40 State and local government participation  38:55 The role of the private sector   48:25 Social determinants of health   47:10 Health Behaviors   53:40 Lack of trust in the healthcare system   59:55 Education and health literacy  1:07:10 Employment and income issues   1:13:25 Nutrition in the US  1:19:55 Community-based solutions and how we can get involved  Subscribe to TCL on YouTube

#11 Understanding Health Disparities w/ Theodia Gillespie - President, Quad County Urban League

Nicole Cline is Director of External Relations and Expansion at The Policy Circle. She works to promote The Policy Circle among various constituencies through outreach activities and plays a leading role in the organization’s recruitment and growth efforts nationally and internationally. In leading The Policy Circle’s membership initiatives, Nicole is also responsible for policy engagement strategies and leadership development among its members. Prior to joining The Policy Circle, Nicole was Public Affairs Manager at the Connecticut Business and Industry Association, where she worked with Connecticut’s leading companies to influence the legislative process.  Nicole is also an accomplished food publisher. Her food photography and recipes have been featured on the websites of Time, Inc., Country Living, Women’s Day, The Huffington Post and Buzzfeed. Her recipes and photos can be found at https://www.seasonlycreations.com/   Our goal is to offer unbiased fact based information that acts as a starting point for you to get involved and have a larger positive impact on your community. When it comes to civic and community leadership most of us don't know where to start and we definitely don't feel we have all the facts. That’s why each episode of The Civic Leader goes beyond the headlines to bring you facts and data points that will help you understand the role of business, government and its citizens to solve society's greatest challenges. 1:00 Getting to Know Nicole Cline 4:14 Case Study 10:44 Why Financial Literacy Matters 15:29 Defining Financial Literacy  27:14 Financial Literacy by the Numbers   32:59 The Role of the Federal Government   35:59 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau  38:59 State Level  42:00 Role of the Private Sector  46:15 Measuring Financial Literacy  52:30 Teaching Financial Literacy  54:00 Destigmatizing Talking About Finances   57:45 Confidence and Personal Responsibility  1:01:00 Breaking Cycles   1:05:45 The U.S. Military & Veterans  1:13:30 How You Can Get Involved Subscribe to TCL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR03IkIycQdu5B-4b8xsDyg

#10 Let’s Talk Finances w/ Nicole Cline - Director, External Relations & Expansion the Policy Circle

Did you know for a neighborhood to thrive, there are many factors involved – business development, government relations, housing development, technology, and more?  Every neighbor has a vital role to play in building flourishing communities. Have you identified your role yet? During this conversation, Sylvie and Heather Way Kitzes discuss the importance of each of these factors and how one affects the other's success.  Listeners will also learn simple actions they can take to build their own communities. Heather Way Kitzes has dedicated her life to civic and community engagement. She has spent nearly 20 years advocating for small business and non-profit organizations. Her passion for building flourishing communities is evident through her work with the Chicago Cubs and the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce. While with the Chamber, she led many initiatives, including the commission of SSA 27, the Lakeview Area Master Plan (LAMP); The latter winning international recognition. During her tenure, Lakeview was named by CNN Money Magazine as one of the top three "Best Big City Neighborhoods" to live within.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherway/ 1:30 Introduction 6:33 Understanding Neighborhoods 12:17 Why They Matter  18:03 The Role of the Federal Government  22:18 The Local Government  26:38 How Are Neighborhoods Changing Through Small Businesses  29:00 Effects of the Digital World on Neighborhoods 30:47 Tax Incentives and the Amazon Effect 31:50 Social Infrastructures  37:42 Zoning 42:34 What Does This Mean for the Future of Neighborhoods and How We Can Get Involved Subscribe to TCL on YouTube 

#9 The Fabric of a Neighborhood w/ Heather Way Kitzes, Chicago Cubs

Megan Cummings Hansen is Vice President of Political Affairs at Detroit-based Rock Central, a professional services company that supports Rocket Mortgage, Quicken Loans and the Rocket Family of Companies.  In that role, she leads Rock Central’s political strategy and fundraising at the federal, state and local levels.  Megan also leads the company’s federal government affairs team, advocating for Rocket Companies’ legislative priorities in Congress. Megan got her start in politics working at the Bellwether Consulting Group, a political fundraising firm, she also served as Finance Director at the NRCC. A Washington, D.C. native, Megan is a graduate of the University of Richmond.  She lives in D.C. with her husband, Chris, and son, Owen. In this episode, Megan discusses the value and role of campaign financing and why it matters as our expression of free speech. Our goal is to offer unbiased fact based information that acts as a starting point for you to get involved and have a larger positive impact on your community. When it comes to civic and community leadership most of us don't know where to start and we definitely don't feel we have all the facts. That’s why each episode of The Civic Leader goes beyond the headlines to bring you facts and data points that will help you understand the role of business, government and its citizens to solve society's greatest challenges. 1:30 Getting to Know Megan Cummings Hansen   2:45 Why Campaign Finance Is a Form of Free Speech   7:00 Are Politicians Bought Out by Large Contributions? 10:45 What Are Election-Related Organizations?    18:00 527s AND 501Cs   25:15 The Role of the Government in Campaign Finance 29:00 Campaign Finance Legislation   34:15 Significant Court Cases That Affected Campaign Finance  42:45 Contributing to Campaigns  Subscribe to TCL on YouTube

#7 Understanding Campaign Finance w/ Megan Cummings Hansen - Vice President of Political Affairs, Quicken Loans

Lainna Callentine, MD, MEd, is a pediatrician and member of the Physicians Resource Council of Focus on the Family. She is a speaker, teacher, missionary doctor and the founder of Sciexperience. Her work as an author includes the book series God’s Wondrous Machine a hands-on curriculum for children showcasing the human body. Follow Dr. Callentine at sciexperience.com. In this episode, we take a deeper look into the state of healthcare, health insurance, and government policies that surround healthcare in the USA. Our goal is to offer unbiased fact based information that acts as a starting point for you to get involved and have a larger positive impact on your community. When it comes to civic and community leadership most of us don't know where to start and we definitely don't feel we have all the facts. That’s why each episode of The Civic Leader goes beyond the headlines to bring you facts and data points that will help you understand the role of business, government and its citizens to solve society's greatest challenges. 5:30 Why Talking About Healthcare Matters 9:45 How health insurance started   13:00 Where Do Americans Get Insurance? 20:15 Government’s Participation in Health Insurance 25:00 What We Need to Improve With the Current Health Policy 33:30 The Cost of Prescription Drugs 44:15 The Affordable Care Act  51:45 Medicare for All 54:45 The Single-Payer System  1:04:15 Employer-Based and Private Insurance 1:11:45 The Role of Technology Subscribe to TCL on YouTube

#8 Healthcare in America w/ Lianna Callentine, MD, MEd - Pediatrician, Author, Speaker, and Advocate

Mary Dunne is a Communications Associate for Ballotpedia. She spent several years dedicated to national and then global humanitarian work before her lifelong interest in politics led her to pursue a degree in Political Science. Mary is based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she lives with her partner and their three dogs. In this episode we talk about everything you need to know when voting from registration to elections. Furthermore, we dive deep on how to become an active voter, and how to properly assess your candidates. Our goal is to offer unbiased fact based information that acts as a starting point for you to get involved and have a larger positive impact on your community. When it comes to civic and community leadership most of us don't know where to start and we definitely don't feel we have all the facts. That’s why each episode of The Civic Leader goes beyond the headlines to bring you facts and data points that will help you understand the role of business, government and its citizens to solve society's greatest challenges.   1:45 Mary Dunne’s thoughts on diplomacy, voting, and the election process  4:15 Registering to vote   9:15 Where to go on Election Day   12:30 What to bring when voting   16:30 Researching a candidate   23:45 Ballot Measures    30:45 Poll Workers    Subscribe to TCL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR03IkIycQdu5B-4b8xsDyg

#6 Becoming a More Active and Informed Voter w/ Mary Dunne - Communication Associate at Ballotpedia

Patricia Rucker is a first generation American citizen, born in Caracas, Venezuela, coming to the US, Montgomery County Maryland, in the 80s when her father  was assigned by Agence France Presse to the Washington DC desk, eventually becoming its Latin American Editor.  She is the co-founder and former president of We the People of West Virginia-Jefferson County. And became a West Virginia State Senator serving in the 16th District. In this episode she breaks down Venezuela pre and post Hugo Chavez. We discuss how Venezuela went from being the 4th wealthiest country, to drowning in poverty.  Our goal is to offer unbiased fact based information that acts as a starting point for you to get involved and have a larger positive impact on your community. When it comes to civic and community leadership most of us don't know where to start and we definitely don't feel we have all the facts. That’s why each episode of The Civic Leader goes beyond the headlines to bring you facts and data points that will help you understand the role of business, government and its citizens to solve society's greatest challenges.   3:15 Venezuela’s Transformation Through Patricia’s Eyes  5:15 Why Talk About Venezuela   8:15 What Life Is Like in Venezuela  12:15 Why Talking About Venezuela Matters  14:00 Hugo Chavez’ Campaign Promises  22:15 How Government Mismanagement Brought the Collapse of Venezuela  25:30 Venezuela’s Nationalization  30:00 Freedom of Speech in Venezuela  32:15 Suppressing the Opposition  37:30 The Oil Curse  45:00 Healthcare Problems in Venezuela  51:15 The Refugee Crisis  57:15 The International Response to Venezuela’s Downfall  1:08:30 How to Get Involved and What We Can Do    Subscribe to TCL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR03IkIycQdu5B-4b8xsDyg

#5 Breaking Down Venezuela’s Fall w/ Patricia Rucker - State Senator, West Virginia

Karen is the CEO of Bridge Communities, and President and CEO of AIW Group. She has more than 25 years of corporate and entrepreneurial experience. As VP of nutrition, she led McDonald’s negotiating team with Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move initiative. A champion and thought leader in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion in leadership, she is an accomplished keynote speaker and soon to be a published author. https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-wells-ab8708126/  0:50 - Karen’s Background (She’s Kind of a Big Deal!) 8:00 - Case Study: Kimi Gray  11:00 -  Some Historical Context 13:00 - Poverty in America by the Numbers 17:00 - 4 Categories of Poverty 22:15 - The Role of Government in Alleviating Poverty 28:00 - How the Human Factor Complicates Policy 35:50 - Challenges and Areas for Reform 46:00 - The Poverty Trap & the Income Leap 50:50 - The Local Approach  1:02:00 - Measuring Income Disparity 1:06:50 - Universal Basic Income and Minimum Wage 1:17:10 - The Importance of Mentorship Subscribe to TCL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR03IkIycQdu5B-4b8xsDyg

#4 The Bridge Out of Poverty w/ Karen Wells

Kim Borchers is the President and Owner of Bird Dog Recruitment & Consulting LLC. She also served as the Executive Director of Leadership Development at a National Think Tank called The Foundation for Government Accountability. She’s spent 20 years in grassroots movements and was Chief of Staff for Governor Sam Brownback in Kansas. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-borchers-8758385/ 5:45 - How to successfully engage with your community 9:00 - Introduction: What is civic engagement? 9:50 - Benjamin Franklin on the responsibility of citizens to protect the republic 16:50 - Eric Liu video: why ordinary people need to understand power 17:20 - Putting it in Context 19:30 - The values promoted by civic engagement 27:30 - Democracy in America by Alexis de Toqueville 34:10 - Free To Choose by Milton and Rose D. Friedman  36:30 - Current Challenges and Areas for Reform 40:30 - The courage to elevate the conversation 41:40 - Media and the dangers of confirmation bias 59:30 - Citizen academies 1:07:30 - Path to civic leadership Subscribe to TCL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR03IkIycQdu5B-4b8xsDyg

#3 The Power of Listening: Civic Engagement in 2020 w/ Kim Borchers

As Thomas Jefferson remarked to James Madison, “Educate and inform the whole mass of the people…They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty.” Yet the U.S. Constitution does not address education directly, and there is much disagreement around how we, as a nation, should ensure both the quality and equality of our education system. The Policy Circle brief up for discussion this week is Education K-12, and Sylvie and Beth tackle some of the biggest challenges facing our education system. Do we need a Federal Department of Education, or should the question of how best to educate children be left entirely to the states? How should educational funding be spent, and how can we ensure equity in the distribution of that funding? Why do our national test scores rank so far behind other countries? How can we, as individual citizens, help fix these and other problems in our educational system? We hope you’ll read along, and start a discussion of your own. Beth Feeley is a freelance writer, editor, and communications strategist in Wilmette, Illinois, working mainly for nonprofit organizations. She served as launch director for 1776 Unites at the Woodson Center. She is also the co-leader, along with Sylvie Legere, of the Rose Friedman Society Policy Circle. Her work has been published in National Review Online and The Federalist. Beth also runs a local civic organization, New Trier Neighbors, which promotes common sense policies in local government. Beth lives in the north suburbs of Chicago with her husband and three children. She is a graduate of Miami University of Ohio (B.A.) and Northwestern University (M.S.).   https://1776unites.com/contributors/beth-feeley/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-feeley-132a8a61/ 5:50 Historical overview of education in America 16:31 Educational spending vs. results 23:00 Funding gaps across schools 26:10 U.S. student performance as compared with other countries 30:30 Teaching quality matters: teacher performance & pay 40:10 The real story behind declining teacher pay 44:00 Protecting the gains from early childhood education 48:30 Rural education - getting our national priorities online 49:30 Lifting the stigma on Technical Education 53:00 Combating summer loss & rethinking the school calendar 55:10 Who’s in charge of U.S. education? 1:00:30 How can we help? Principles of reform & what you can do to make a difference. Subscribe to TCL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR03IkIycQdu5B-4b8xsDyg

#2 Get Educated On K-12 Education w/Beth Feeley - Communications Strategist & Policy Circle Manager

Free and fair elections are the bedrock of democracy. When the voting public loses confidence in the sanctity of our electoral system, our entire political system is in jeopardy. This brief covers the set-up of U.S. elections, common types of election fraud, and ways active citizens like you can help ensure election integrity. Our goal is to offer unbiased fact based information that acts as a starting point for you to get involved and have a larger positive impact on your community. When it comes to civic and community leadership most of us don't know where to start and we definitely don't feel we have all the facts. That’s why each episode of The Civic Leader goes beyond the headlines to bring you facts and data points that will help you understand the role of business, government and its citizens to solve society's greatest challenges. 2:58 Election Integrity in 2020: why it’s as crucial as it is challenging 6:27 Election Day: An Overview 7:48 How Elections Are Organized & Run 8:12 What is a voting precinct? 12:14 Technological advances in voting and the new challenges they pose 18:01 Two important roles at the polls: election judges and poll watchers 23:17 Election Fraud 25:46 truethevote.org 26:32 What does election fraud look like? 32:58 Why 100% turnout in any precinct raises red flags 34:40 What You Can Do 39:30 Requirements to be an election judge 44:38 How to become a poll watcher 51:52 Poll Watching at Nursing Homes 1:00:04 Closing a precinct Explore the full election series. Subscribe to TCL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR03IkIycQdu5B-4b8xsDyg

#1 Election Integrity: Bedrock of Democracy w/ Laura Jacksack, Election Law Expert

Hello and welcome to “Trust Your Voice” Podcast. I’m your host Sylvie Légère. Our goal is to offer unbiased fact-based information that acts as a starting point for you to get involved and have a larger positive impact on your community. When it comes to civic and community leadership most of us don't know where to start and we definitely don't feel we have all the facts. That’s why each episode of Trust Your Voice goes beyond the headlines to bring you facts and data points that will help you understand the role of business, government and its citizens to solve society's greatest challenges.

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