Transforming inequitable systems that keep people stuck in low-quality jobs can feel daunting. It’s complex and takes time, but not every step forward needs to be a sweeping revolution. Sometimes, even small tremors can start to shift tectonic plates. Big…
Last month I reached a milestone — five years of leading the National Fund. In 2020 I stepped into the role of CEO as many new leaders do, filled with excitement and anticipation for what we could achieve together.…
How the National Fund’s Centering Workers in Job Design initiative is helping employers create good jobs and better workplaces What do a major regional health system operating in Connecticut and New York, and a family-owned restaurant outside of Cleveland, Ohio…
Each year during Black History Month, I’m always energized by all the ways we celebrate the myriad accomplishments of Black Americans and the Black community’s contribution to building the foundations of this nation. But I also recognize that it is…
At the end of each year, I have the opportunity to join our board members to visit one of the National Fund’s Network Partners and get a close-up look at work that is happening in their region. Earlier this month,…
People have been asking my thoughts on the election. Some have wondered why I didn’t release some sort of statement right away. But the truth is, like many people, I needed a minute to process my thoughts. Big change is…
My head is still spinning from SHIFT 2024. I still can’t get over how awesome it was! I’ve heard from so many of our attendees and it feels like the overwhelming sentiment was that this was the National Fund’s best…
It’s September and you know what that means — SHIFT is almost here! I love seeing all the buzz and excitement growing among everyone who is eager to join us in Memphis. September is also Workforce Development Month, when we…
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world forever. The healthcare industry, already facing staffing shortages pre-pandemic, felt the impact particularly hard. The stress of serving on the frontlines as the virus ripped through communities continues to resonate with frontline healthcare workers…
Summer is flying by, and with fall fast approaching, my excitement is growing for SHIFT! We are working hard here at the National Fund putting the finishing touches on what I know will be our best convening yet. This year’s…