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As a FUSE Executive Fellow, Kishani De Silva (2018-21) worked with the Los Angeles County Development Authority to help establish a framework for  its Strategic Partnership Division, its Strategic Partnership Division, developing strategic partnerships and key collaborations to advance affordable housing and programs for vulnerable populations. She launched a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics … Continued

In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, FUSE is highlighting two remarkable individuals who exemplify the spirit of leadership, resilience, and dedication to creating positive change in their communities. We interviewed FUSE Executive Fellow Andrew Ngui and Alum Helen Angeldones (2021-22) about what it means to be a part of the AAPI community, the people that … Continued

The City of San Leandro is focused on building residents’ resilience to climate change through inclusive, community-driven pathways. As part of this strategy, it aims to plant 5,000 trees on both public and private property and engage local community organizations to become resilience hubs. In this partner highlight, we interviewed Hoi-Fei Mok, the sustainability manager … Continued

FUSE is thrilled to welcome out new Spring 2023 Cohort! The 11 FUSE Executive Fellows, each bringing their own unique set of background and skill sets, are eager to put their years of professional experience to support innovative solutions across the nation. Learn more about their projects and what inspires them most about joining FUSE … Continued

This is one of a three-part series highlighting environmental justice work cities across the nation are tackling in collaboration with FUSE. Every two weeks, we’ll release a new installment in the series. Check back to view the full series >> In 2021, Hurricane Ida knocked out all eight of New Orleans’ transmission lines, leaving many … Continued

In this series, we explore how cities across the nation, in collaboration with FUSE, are using environmental justice as a framework to address the most pressing issues in their communities. Local, state, and federal governments are all prioritizing addressing the climate crisis, setting ambitious targets to mitigate and even reverse the effects brought on by … Continued

As a FUSE executive fellow, Mala Nanda (2016-17) worked with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) to help integrate its laboratory services and increase the efficiency of the lab system to ensure the highest quality of patient care throughout the network. She implemented an enterprise-first approach to evaluate clinical test operations and … Continued

2022 was another big year of impact for FUSE and our government partners. We celebrated our 10-year anniversary in 2022 and we’ve rounded up highlights from the year to celebrate the successes, wins, and accomplishments of our alums and fellows. Congratulations to our partners, alums, fellows, and staff for a remarkable year, and we are … Continued

As a FUSE executive fellow, Dr. Frederick White (2016-17) worked with the City of Los Angeles Office of the Chief Administrative Officer to explore innovative financing vehicles that can expand opportunities for development and help incorporate those models into a long-term housing strategy for the City. He developed a series of recommendations to expand the … Continued