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Jessica Wells: Big Ideas from Small Places

Jessica Wells is a writer and strategic communicator who recently left the Sunshine State to explore Raleigh, N.C. She works on behalf of more than 540 great hometowns at the… Continue Reading Jessica Wells: Big Ideas from Small Places

Gabriela Gomez: The Stories Seldom Shared

Gabriela Gomez is an international relations major set to graduate from Montgomery College in 2015. During her time at the college, Gabriela has participated in Women Who Care Ministries and… Continue Reading Gabriela Gomez: The Stories Seldom Shared

Andy Burness: Long Live Public Interest Communications

Andy Burness is the founder and president of Burness Communications, whose mission is to empower people with information that can be used to improve the human condition and advance social… Continue Reading Andy Burness: Long Live Public Interest Communications

David Bornstein: Problems Shout, Solutions Whisper

David Bornstein is a journalist and author who focuses on social innovation. He co-authors the Fixes column in The New York Times Opinionator section, which explores and analyzes potential solutions… Continue Reading David Bornstein: Problems Shout, Solutions Whisper

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