When Carl Florea campaigned for mayor of Leavenworth, he spent a lot of time talking about the need to build bridges between the business community and residents. Florea, a former pastor and a driving...
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...
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...
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...
I have long been intrigued by the TwispWorks economic development and community building project. Situated in an abandoned Forest Service complex, it is breathing life and energy into the Methow Valley. TwispWorks is a...
At 90 years young, Mae Hamilton is still learning, experiencing and living life on her own terms. She’s one of four individuals who will be sharing life wisdom with the community for a program...
My guest for this episode is Mae Hamilton, who at 90 years young is a dynamic seasoned real estate professional and community leader who still has lots to give to our valley. From growing...
WINTHROP — If you want to learn innovative ways to build community, the Methow Valley is an excellent place to visit. Every time I come to the valley, I learn about some new approaches...