Blogs

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Empowering Young Adults Through Education

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

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From Founder to Accelerator

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

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Leveraging Data to Re-Think Public Safety

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

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FUSE Executive Fellowship Launches Much More Than Local Policy

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

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Fall 2021 Fellows Share Their Inspiration and Hopes for Change

Timothy Walter – Brooklyn Center, Minnesota I was drawn to the macro-level impact of my project. At this point in my career, I am seeking to make profound community-level impacts, and policy work is a route I had not considered. I hope to contribute by creating templates, messaging, and launching new ways of thinking, geospatially, about police … Continued

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From Investment Ecosystem Groundwork to Venture Development

As a FUSE Executive Fellow, Stacy Cumberbatch (2019-20) worked with the Riverside County Economic Development Agency to develop an Opportunity Zone strategy that would lay the groundwork for an investment ecosystem that could effectively serve the local community. She is now the Founder and Managing Director of Blended Impact, a venture development firm that operates … Continued

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Finding Efficient & Cost-Effective Ways to Reduce Energy Load in New Orleans

As a FUSE Executive Fellow, Priya Dey-Sarkar (2017-19) worked with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) to reduce its carbon footprint by finding efficient and cost-effective ways to reduce its energy load. She helped increase operational reliability through increasing data visibility, launched risk-prioritized power reliability frameworks, and created safety programs for a … Continued

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Evaluating Pilot Community-Based Policing in Pittsburgh, PA

As a FUSE Executive Fellow, Mica L. Williams (2019-20) worked with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police to evaluate a pilot community-based policing unit. As part of this work, Mica developed strategic recommendations for improving and replicating the model throughout the city. After her fellowship, she joined Foundation of HOPE, an inter-faith organization offering support services … Continued

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FUSE Partners with John Legend to Launch HUMANLEVEL

FUSE Corps is thrilled to be working in partnership with John Legend to launch HUMANLEVEL, a new initiative to uplift communities disproportionately impacted by institutionalized racism. The initiative kicked off with FUSE executive fellowship projects in 11 communities: Atlanta, Austin, Birmingham, Durham, Houston, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, New Orleans, Oakland, Pittsburgh,and Washington, D.C. Over the coming year, we will be … Continued