By Caroline Kusi Dr. Bill Foege – who co-founded The Task Force for Global Health, among his many other contributions to public health – once said, “if we are to maintain the reputation this institution now enjoys, it will be because in everything we do, behind everything we say, as the basis for every program […]
Category: Thought Leadership
Posted inHigher Education, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
The Future of Work, Technology and Education
By Phil Ventimiglia, Chief Innovation Officer of Georgia State University and Tiffany Green-Abdullah, Assistant Director of Learning Community Development at the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning The world is changing at an unprecedented rate. Computers are being integrated into devices ranging from stoplights to smart speakers. Sensors collect immense amounts of data providing insights into everything […]
Posted inPhilanthropy, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
United Way’s Mission United helps veterans in need
U.S. Army Veteran Nelson Moody loved the time he served overseas. Moody participated in a “split-option” training program in high school in Baltimore, Maryland and he became a member of the U.S. Army Reserve. While in the Army Reserve, he received training similar to a Licensed Practical Nurse. He said he loved this experience so […]
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A First Step Toward a Mixed-Income Community
Intro by John Ahmann, Westside Future Fund: Thanks to the Jaren Abedania, the Westside Future Fund’s (WFF) Vice President of Real Estate, for this week’s column. In my October 2, 2018 column, Two Years of Westside Future Fund, I spoke to our commitment to increase the supply of high-quality affordable rental housing and in this […]
Posted inMetro Business, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
ORBATL ANNOUNCES 2018 ATLANTA METRO EXPORT CHALLENGE WINNERS
ATLANTA – November 5, 2018 – ORBATL, a regional partnership of public and private leaders that enables businesses to grow in the global economy, announced the winners of the Atlanta Metro Export Challenge (Atlanta MEC). The Atlanta MEC is a grant program designed to engage small- and medium-sized businesses in metro Atlanta in the development […]
Posted inPeople, Places & Parks, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
#YesOnOne: Vote YES for the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Amendment
Michael Halicki, Executive Director of Park Pride Tuesday November 6th is Election Day, and the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Amendment (GOSA) is the first amendment on the ballot. I am writing to encourage you, one final time, to vote YES on Amendment 1. By voting yes, you will be saying yes to protecting Georgia’s waters […]
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
The Greatest Good for the Greatest Number
(Photo above: Dr. James F. Fries) By Diana Robelotto, CDC Foundation How do you take on the daunting task of recognizing individuals who have made major accomplishments in health, saving and improving lives through their dedicated work to help others? This is a question Dr. James F. Fries, then a professor of medicine at Stanford […]
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A collective approach is essential on affordable housing
By Katrina DeBerry, program officer, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta “Affordable housing is hard.” There is no truer statement than this, especially now. For many, Atlanta has always been an affordable place to live. It’s a city with a wealth of amenities, and as a region, a wealth of housing options that other metro areas […]
Posted inThought Leader, Transit
MARTA HOLDS SUPER BOWL PEP RALLY FOR EMPLOYEES
The Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) held a pep rally on Friday Oct. 26 to mark 100 days until the start of Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta! Former Atlanta Falcon Michael Haynes, the Falcons cheerleaders, and mascot Freddie Falcon joined MARTA employees at headquarters to have lunch, play games, and get excited about MARTA’s role […]
Posted inHigher Education, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Building Health and Well-Being in Clarkston: Georgia State Hosts Refugee and Immigrant Health and Wellness Alliance Community Summit, Nov. 10
By Mary Helen O’Connor and Heval Kelli Metro Atlanta is home to the second-fastest growing population of foreign-born residents in the United States. According to the Atlanta Regional Commission, immigrants accounted for nearly two-thirds of the city of Atlanta’s population growth in the last decade. More than 17,000 refugees have arrived in DeKalb County since […]
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The Power of Service to Heal
Intro by John Ahmann, Westside Future Fund: Thanks to Michael Lucas, Deputy Director, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF), for this weeks’ Historic Westside column. In the spirit of the “more we the more I can get done,” AVLF has built a community-based collaborative model to provide top tier pro-bono legal services to Westside residents facing […]
Posted inPhilanthropy, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Toys for Tots is back!
New iPhone < Toys for kids in need The new iPhone XS just came out and it’s awesome. It’s got the largest display ever, it has live wallpapers, faster charging and improved cameras. As holiday wish-list building commences, it will no doubt sit on the top of many lists like the star on a tree. […]
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Improving Quality of Life
By Charles Redding, MedShare CEO & President MedShare’s mission is to improve the quality of life of people and our planet. But what does that really mean? For the patients we serve, it means ensuring that they receive the best possible treatment. It means providing compassionate, comprehensive care for those who would otherwise go without. It […]
Posted inThought Leader, Transit
MARTA POLICE HOLD FULL-SCALE EXERCISE IN PREPARATION FOR SUPER BOWL LIII
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Police Department (MPD) held the region’s largest emergency preparedness exercise overnight on Oct. 27 at Dome Station (which services Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena). The full-scale exercise simulated a crisis scenario complete with explosions, smoke, and actors to help create a realistic setting for first responders. The […]
Posted inHigher Education, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Why We’re Training The Next Generation Of Lawyers In Big Data
By Charlotte Alexander and Anne Tucker Artificial intelligence is transforming the traditional delivery of legal services. In general terms, the set of tools broadly called “legal analytics” promises to do two things: increase the efficiency of tasks that once required substantial time and human effort, and mine masses of data to discover new insights that […]
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The 1300: Atlanta’s Beloved Inspired Community Catching The Hearts of Many
Intro by John Ahmann: If you are on a tall building and happen for a moment to wonder about the law of gravity as you watch a beautiful bird soar, just release an apple from the top to be reminded that the law very much exists. If you wonder whether “the more we the more […]
Posted inThought Leader, Transit
MARTA ANNOUNCES SERVICE PLAN FOR SUPER BOWL LIII
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) will have extended rail and bus service hours during the ten-day period surrounding Super Bowl LIII. MARTA General Manager & CEO Jeffrey Parker announced the plan during a Super Bowl preparedness media event held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19. Mr. Parker was joined by Atlanta Police […]
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Jargon, acronyms and sad puppies
By Erin Dreiling, marketing and communications manager, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta To my dear friends who work in the field of social good, We need to talk. And I think you know what I am going to say. We’ve all been there. We are sitting in a presentation and suddenly the speaker uses THAT […]
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Which Works Better, Carrot or Stick? Implementing Effective Employee Whistleblowing Systems
By Flora Zhou, Assistant Professor of Accountancy, J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University Firms are under increasing pressure to implement effective internal whistleblowing systems to avoid the potential Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigation, fines and negative publicity associated with external whistleblowing. While firms can provide incentives to encourage internal whistleblowing, it remains […]
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, MAP International, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
A Gift of Health for a Gifted Student – Dulce Maria’s Dream
By Dale Hanson-Bourke Dulce Maria is an excellent student. She never misses school, and at just 10 years old, she is mature beyond her years. That’s why it surprised her teacher when she had a hard time paying attention in class and began to rest her head on her desk. Soon it became apparent that Dulce Maria […]
