One of the remarkable emerging community leaders in the Wenatchee Valley is Teresa Bendito-Zepeda, who is prime organizer of the Parque Padrinos, a group of more than 100 neighbors in South Wenatchee dedicated to...
http://traffic.libsyn.com/artofcommunityncw/Episode_65_DAndre_Vasquez_-_91819_4.29_PM.mp3 My guest for this episode is a remarkable young man from Leavenworth who experienced a horrendous personal tragedy – a tragedy that fueled his desire to make a difference in this world. D’Andre...
“Am I better than I was yesterday? What am I doing today to ensure a better tomorrow?’ D’Andre Vasquez I cannot think of a better example of personal resilience than D’Andre Vasquez, who graduated...
This region has an abundance of people who are committed to strengthening rural communities and that includes Lisa Karstetter, the regional TechSpark Manager for Microsoft. Some people are surprised when they learn that Karstetter...
Suzanne MacPherson has deep roots in the Upper Wenatchee Valley and her long-term perspective and relationship skills led to making contributions as an educator and as the first (and to date only) female mayor...
As a writer, I have the privilege of meeting many ordinary folks doing wonderful things in the valley and enjoy sharing a bit of their stories with the community. I am inspired by people...
My guest for this episode is Suzanne MacPherson, a former educator, council member, and mayor of Cashmere. Suzanne has leveraged a strong sense of empathy, a willingness to listen deeply, and a commitment to...
Every person has a story to tell and a unique perspective on life. I have been enamored with the Elder Speak program put on by the Ripple Foundation because it brings together elders to...
http://traffic.libsyn.com/artofcommunityncw/63a_Jim_Wills_and_the_values_of_an_Eagle_Scout.mp3 My guest this week is Jim Wills, a relative newcomer to the Wenatchee Valley but someone who will be sharing wisdom that he’s learned at an event called Elder Speak on Sunday, Sept...
It used to be that corporations in our country did a better job of balancing profits with concern for the well being of employees and good corporate stewardship. “A business that makes nothing but...