Just as we come together during a Hawks game, the time has come for metro Atlanta communities to coalesce around a plan for the future of our diverse, complex region.
Category: Thought Leadership
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Working Together to Eliminate Healthcare-associated Infections
Did you know that on any given day, one in every 25 hospital patients in the United States has at least one infection due to their medical care?
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Those Left Behind
Many Syrian refugees have dubbed the journey to Europe as the ‘Death Road’ because of its perilous nature. Despite this, thousands continue to make the trip.
Posted inHome Mortgages, Thought Leader, Thought Leadership, Uncategorized
On the Fence About Purchasing a Home – Now What?
If you’re on the fence about purchasing a home, consider the fact that buying is usually cheaper than renting. Debunk the myth that millennials aren’t interested in homeownership.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, MAP International, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
World Leprosy Day
World Leprosy Day is celebrated on Sunday, January 31 to coincide with the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination. Gandhi worked tirelessly to impact those afflicted with leprosy.
Posted inSustainable Communities, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Community Building through Art
Art is here. It isn’t limited to static art museums or traditional musical performances. It’s our living walls, streets, people, and neighborhoods.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Surveillance Training Helps Prepare Developing Countries for Next Ebola Outbreak
A major factor in Ebola’s 2015 outbreak was weak surveillance systems. In response, TEPHINET, a program at the Task Force for Global Health, has been actively involved.
Posted inHome Mortgages, Thought Leader, Thought Leadership
How Did 2015 End for the Atlanta Housing Industry?
The Atlanta housing industry ended the year on a more sluggish note than expected. Tight inventory, home sales and a variety of other housing indicators were factors in the end-of-year decline.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Announcing CDC Foundation’s Next President and CEO, Judy Monroe
As the CDC Foundation board chair, I’m pleased to announce that the next president and CEO of the CDC Foundation is Dr. Judith Monroe.
Posted inLaw & Public Policy, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
For Georgia, a new year and new promise
As a special gift to my friends in the capitol, I’m proposing five public policy resolutions that, if honored, will transform our communities for the better.
Posted inPhilanthropy, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Make Thoughtful Year-End Giving Decisions
With the end of the year coming rapidly, making thoughtful decisions about year-end giving can feel overwhelming, but I am here to help.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Are we really changing the world? A look at Georgia’s key role in changing the world.
This Holiday season, consider joining a world changing NGO right here in Georgia and become a part of something bigger – something life changing.
Posted inHome Mortgages, Thought Leader, Thought Leadership
The Atlanta Housing Index Ends 2015 on a Sluggish Note
Once again, stagnation strikes the U.S. housing industry as home sales, home prices and home builder confidence painted an unclear picture of the industry.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Smartphone System Aids in Fight Against Infectious Diseases
Big changes can come in small packages – namely, smartphones. Via mobile health, workers in developing countries are leveraging handheld technologies to track data about their communities in real time.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Working Together to Meet Complex Health Challenges
We at the CDC Foundation are thankful for the dedicated professionals helping to defeat disease threats. We are also grateful for the vital support that helps to protect health, safety and security around the world.
Posted inHome Mortgages, Thought Leader, Thought Leadership
Professionals in the Housing Industry Have Plenty to Be Thankful For
For mortgage loan originators, Realtors, builders and potential borrowers alike, we near the end of 2015 with plenty to be thankful for.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
The Weight Behind a Child’s Eyes
The people of Santa Barbara, Ecuador see the impact they can have on their own community, and this has fueled their desire for more improvements.
Posted inRegion Matters, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Let’s Talk about Race and Inequality in Metro Atlanta
Access to quality public education should not be determined by a child’s neighborhood, race or income. It’s time to change and provide opportunities for all children in metro Atlanta to succeed.
Posted inHome Mortgages, Thought Leader, Thought Leadership
No Scares in the Housing Industry This October
The headlines regarding the U.S. housing industry over the past month have swung like a pendulum from positive sightings to neutral or negative happenings.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Malaria Day in the Americas: Together We Can Defeat Malaria
This Friday, November 6, is Malaria Day in the Americas, an opportunity to highlight successful efforts to prevent and control malaria.
