“Civic Engagement”

Damali Burton

Damali is a native of Oakland, California. Prior to joining FUSE, she’s held roles in the non-profit sector focusing on K-16 education, civic engagement, and leadership development at City Year, Making Waves Foundation, Leadership for Educational Equity and in higher education at Saint Mary’s College of California and UC Berkeley....

Mayor John Cooper Announces Key Administration Hires

Today, Nashville and Davidson County Mayor John Cooper announced the following new hires who will serve in his administration, helping to advance his Agenda for Neighborhoods and Families....

Lessons from The World Games: Event offers chance to study new solutions for old problems

Story originally published in Medium. Amelia Muller is always looking for ways to improve life for the people who call Birmingham home. With her expertise in civic engagement...

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Ruda Pollard

RUDA POLLARD has experiences in public and private sectors from the U.S. Legislature to neighborhood associations and has focused on implementing and replicating innovative solutions. Most recently as Senior Community Marketing Manager for PosiGen Solar, Ruda lead a team of impassioned community ambassadors for residential solar across the South and...

Deneine Christa Powell

DENEINE POWELL has dedicated her career environmental conservation, climate advocacy, equity and justice. She believes that communities should adopt a human-centered approach to safeguard the rights of the most vulnerable people and to share the burdens and benefits of the climate crisis and its solutions equitably and fairly. Communities with...

Our Spring Cohort Shares What Motivated Them to Become FUSE Fellows

As the FUSE Spring 2021 cohort embarks on their journeys to advance racial equity and ensure a just recovery from the pandemic, they share their personal motivations for becoming FUSE Executive Fellows. Read more.

Kenneth Williams

KEN WILLIAMS is experienced in economic development, legislative research, and civic engagement. Building strong, authentic partnerships and relationships has been a cornerstone of Ken’s career, and his approach to providing technical assistance incorporates respect, trust, and a shared vision for success. He has developed strategic partnership plans within the progressive...