L’eon Romanazzi – Kansas City, Missouri I was intrigued by the opportunity to put my skills to the test helping limited/low-income families have access to the same opportunities as those with access to greater income. During this year, I hope to create a space where industry experts can work together to form a continuum (from … Continued
As a FUSE Executive Fellow, Autumn McDonald (2015-16) worked with the San Francisco Office of the Mayor to help lead a women’s economic empowerment agenda, which included shaping policies and public-private initiatives, as well as designing the Bay Area Women’s Empowerment and Opportunity Summit. The event convened leaders to focus on solutions that would increase … Continued
As Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month comes to a close, FUSE recognizes the large contributions the AAPI community has made throughout the history of this nation. In honor of this month, we are reflecting on the work of our executive fellows and how they are continuing to push the needle forward in the … Continued
As a FUSE Executive Fellow, Rafael Bracero (2017-18) worked with the Los Angeles Office of Finance to improve how the city communicates its available services to underrepresented small business owners and streamline the registration and permitting processes for L.A. businesses. Rafael is now the Director of Marketing Strategy at MNTN, a performance TV adtech platform. … Continued
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to expose the strengths and weaknesses in public health infrastructure across the nation. The already deep impact of COVID-19 on Texans was further compounded by unprecedented winter storms, far-flung rural populations, and hard-to-reach low-income communities—resulting in lagging vaccination and testing numbers. In 2021, two Texas counties chose to address these issues … Continued
As a FUSE Executive Fellow, Patrice Berry (2018-20) worked with the Oakland Mayor’s Office to institute innovations and technology that empower young adults, giving them access to the resources they need to prepare for postsecondary education. In this role, she trained and educated counselors, advisors, students, and families on key resources, helped Oakland launch its … Continued
As a FUSE Executive Fellow, Hua Wang (2018-19) worked with the District of Columbia Office of the City Administrator to help implement an integrated approach to customer service. In this role, Hua initiated the design of a digital platform that simplified access to city services, transformed the way the agency’s employees communicated with constituents, and … Continued
As a FUSE Executive Fellow, Dr. Jessica Herbert (2018-20) worked with the Los Angeles County Probation Department, Juvenile Services Division (JSD) to support JSD’s transition within juvenile justice reform. She then led project teams through a strategic planning process to ensure that the agency’s engagement activities—including intake, placement, and transition services—align with its broader mission … Continued
Dan Correa helped inspire and catalyze American innovation in science and technology as a FUSE Executive Fellow (2014-15) in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Since the conclusion of his fellowship, he held advisory roles at the Center for American Entrepreneurship, Stanford University, and the Partnership for Public Service before launching the … Continued