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  • Abdirizak M Diis Log 1

    Learning Fellow Learning Log

    July 14, 2023

    As a new Bush Fellow (not anymore new), I had a mixed feeling of excitement and anxiety. On the one hand, I was happy about…

  • Staff Note: Leadership matters

    Learning Staff note

    June 27, 2023

    Leadership matters. Leaders shape our communities, institutions, nation and the world. They define culture, take action and make decisions that have long-standing and wide-ranging impact on people and communities. All of us have a role to play in creating a region where each person can thrive, but the people we choose as leaders, and choose to follow, make a huge difference in our shared direction. Published June 2023

  • Staff Note: Leaders changing our region for good

    Learning Staff note

    June 13, 2023

    We are continuously inspired by the new ideas and creative thinking of leaders working to solve problems in our region. “Leader” conjures up different images for different people. When we talk about leaders, we mean those who activate to make change happen — regardless of their title, age, or where they live. We mean those who are inspiring and supporting others to solve problems and create new opportunities, within and across communities. Published June 2023

  • Staff Note: Addressing wealth gaps in our region

    Learning Staff note

    May 18, 2023

    We believe that working to close systemic wealth gaps across racial and ethnic communities is one of the most important and highest impact things we can do.  Back in March 2021, we committed $50 million — as part of our regular grantmaking — to help address wealth gaps that significantly affect racial and ethnic communities. And we thought it would take us 5 years to do it. Published May 2023

  • Emilia Gonzalez Avalos Log 1

    Learning Fellow Learning Log

    January 31, 2023

    Authentic relationship building is a constant reminder of what we are truly made of. As a new fellow I understand that an authentic, deep and…

  • Big ideas for your leadership journey

    Learning

    August 22, 2022

    The application period for the Bush Fellowship is opening soon! We encourage leaders from all spaces and places to consider whether this is the right time to apply for a Fellowship because we need leadership from all fields to make our region better for everyone.

  • Mike Elliott Log 3

    Learning Fellow Learning Log

    July 26, 2022

    Throughout my Bush Fellowship journey, my understanding of leadership has evolved significantly, bringing several key insights to the forefront of my awareness: 1. Universality of…

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