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Join Mike Craw, Master in Public Administration (MPA) Associate Director, and alumni nonprofit experts Tara Newton ’16, Amanda DeShazo MPA ’16, and Jason Reddock ’18 for an exciting panel discussion on what “Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve” means to them through the lens of nonprofit work. You’ll discover how to link community impact and access needs with nonprofit organizations, learn strategies to build effective organizations, what works and what hasn’t worked for mobilizing people and resources, and hear from our alumni experts about their experiences in nonprofit work. Attendees will also have opportunities to ask their burning questions and seek advice on work in the nonprofit sector.

Session Highlights

• Embodying Tacoma’s Motto: Hear how our alumni experts embody the motto Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve in their work as nonprofit professionals and reflect on how you too, embody this motto.
• Ask The Experts: You may have some questions, and our experts will have answers!
• Strategy Toolkit: Learn effective strategies to utilize in nonprofit work and within your own professional work from mobilizing people and resources to building effective organizations.

Facilitator

Mike Craw
Associate Director of Master in Public Administration Program

Speakers

Tara Newton ’16
Executive Director of Hilltop Action Coalition

Amanda DeShazo MPA ’16
Executive Director of Tacoma Pierce County Affordable Housing Consortium

Jason Reddock ’18
Nonprofit Development Manager at The Democracy at Work Institute

Life is already so overwhelming, when can we realistically find time to take care of ourselves? From burnout to anxiety, busy schedules, high costs of living, and climbing corporate ladders it can be hard to find time and ensure our personal wellness and well-being is being taken care of. As individuals it can be daunting, but our personal wellness isn’t just about us, our personal wellness is also dependent on our community wellness and vibrancy.

Join us for this enlightening workshop with Evergreen Tacoma alumni Leah Ford ’18 and Alicia Klein ’05, of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, as they guide you in this personal health and community wellness workshop. Learn new strategies for practicing personal health and wellness, dive into what hasn’t worked as you share your experiences and listen to others, discover how public health links to community and personal wellness, ideate on goals you hope to achieve, and hear what opportunities are available in our communities.

Session Highlights

• Effective Strategizing: Learn from our alumni experts what works and hear what hasn’t as you and fellow attendees come together to discuss personal health and wellness strategies.
• Community is Personal: Discover how personal wellness leads to more vibrant and healthy communities, you can make a difference just by prioritizing your health!
• Future Goals: Start making your action plan today and set goals for the future as you learn, discover, and connect strategies to enhance your personal health and wellness and how it intersects with the health of your community.

Facilitators

Leah Ford ’18
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department Program Manager

Alicia Klein ’05
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department Immunizations and Provider Engagement Program Manager

In this community-centric discussion featuring alumni experts and community leaders, you’ll engage in generative dialogue on sowing seeds of hope through youth programming and community enrichment. Featuring Evergreen Tacoma alumnus Rashad Norris MPA ’06 of Relevant Engagement Consulting LLC and staff from Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center (T.U.P.A.C.) founded by beloved Tacoma faculty member Kabby Mitchell III, you’ll learn about the impact of their work with youth programming, what works and what hasn’t, and ways you can support enriching your community through youth programming.

Session Highlights

• Show and Tell: Learn from fellow attendees, alumni experts, and community leaders and contribute your knowledge and experience with them in this roundtable discussion where all are welcome.
• Youth Impact: Discover the importance, power, and impact youth programming has in our communities.
• Opportunities: Strategize, share, and learn about opportunities to engage in this work or to make a meaningful impact and contribution to youth programs.

Speakers

Rashad Norris MPA ’06
Founder of Relevant Engagement Consulting LLC, Community Engagement Director at Highline College

T.U.P.A.C. Staff

Are you ready to level up? Join Taniesha Lyons ’20, Executive Director of Federal Way Black Collective, who specializes in leadership, DEI, and workplace empowerment, as she leads you through this exciting workshop for early and mid-career professionals.

You’ll learn all about leadership and management, understanding key leadership skills, discover management essentials, and more! Not only will you learn with Taniesha, but you will be able to learn with attendees through immersive hands-on ice breakers, group break outs, open discussions, and collaborative learning opportunities. You’ll leave empowered to harness your leadership and elevate your work.

Session Highlights

• Leadership Essentials: Learn the key differences between leadership and management while developing vital leadership skills for professional growth.
• Collaborative Breakouts: Participate in group activities and icebreakers that encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and peer learning.
• DEI Empowerment: Discover how to integrate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into your leadership style to create an inclusive and impactful workplace.

Facilitator

Taniesha Lyons ’20
Executive Director of Federal Way Black Collective (FWBC)