Podcasts about external engagement

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), also known as fatty liver disease, is a chronic liver condition that affects nearly 1 in 3 people worldwide. It is closely linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Unchecked, it can progress to a more severe form of disease called Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH). Prognosticating the risk of disease progression in MASLD and MASH has traditionally involved liver biopsy, a process that involves removing a tissue sample with a hollow needle and then examining the sample under a microscope to diagnose and stage disease. However, biopsy has many limitations. Additionally, drug development for MASLD and MASH has proceeded slowly in part due to a reliance on liver biopsy to determine drug efficacy.Recently, increasing evidence is suggesting that non-invasive options, for example, imaging examinations along with blood tests that assess likelihood of disease progression such as the Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) Test, may effectively reduce the need for the more invasive alternative. Key experts in MASLD and MASH share their perspectives about how clinical evidence supports a shift in the way patients with MASLD and MASH could be evaluated in clinical practice and in research.Host Matt Gee, Director of Collaborations and External Engagement at Siemens Healthineers, is joined by Prof. William Rosenberg, Deputy Director of the Institute for Liver and Digestive Health at University College London as well as Dr. Veronica Miller, Director of the Forum for Collaborative Research at the University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health; Dr. Arun Sanyal, Professor of Medicine, Physiology, and Molecular Pathology in the Division of Gastroenterology at Virginia Commonwealth University; and Dr. Michelle Long, International Medical Vice President of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis at Novo Nordisk and Associate Professor in the Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Boston University.What you'll learn in this episode:Liver biopsy creates several obstacles for patients and has limitationsDrug development faces challenges by the reliance on biopsy as a measure of treatment effectivenessNon-invasive tools may be suitable alternatives to liver biopsy both in clinical practice and in drug developmentConnect with Matt GeeLinkedIn Connect with Veronica MillerLinkedInConnect with William RosenbergLinkedInConnect with Michelle LongLinkedInConnect with Arun SanyalVCU.edu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global reproductive rights and investment in the agencies and organizations that support reproductive rights have often been used as a political football. The bodies of women, girls, and LGBTQI+ persons have been used to push and pull power for decades—and this anti-rights, anti-choice framework has become increasingly exported around the world. Beth Schlachter, Senior Director for U.S. and External Engagement for MSI Reproductive Choices, talks to us about how attacks to human rights frameworks and funding will further endanger global reproductive health and rights.Some apparatuses the U.S. have been using to redefine human rights, and therefore, redefine access to sexual and reproductive healthcare services, include the Commission on Unalienable Rights, the International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief, and the Geneva Consensus Declaration. These frameworks and tools then get internationally exported. MSI has a host of programs around the world that will be impacted by these tools, frameworks, and funding attacks. MSI's programs support maternal health and access to other reproductive health services. In addition, these attacks will likely and broadly impact child marriage programs, the PEPFAR program, the Sustainable Development Goals, and more.For more information check outThe Nocturnists: https://thenocturnists.org/Support the showFollow Us on Social: Twitter: @rePROsFightBack Instagram: @reprosfbFacebook: rePROs Fight Back Bluesky: @reprosfightback.bsky.social Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.comRate and Review on Apple PodcastThanks for listening & keep fighting back!

A reversible liver condition is the fastest growing cause of liver transplantation in Western countries: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease—or MASLD—affects patients worldwide. It's characterized by excessive fat accumulation in the liver and can progress into more severe forms of liver disease, potentially resulting in fibrosis, cirrhosis and liver failure.Risk factors for developing liver disease include obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Genetics, unhealthy dietary habits, and a sedentary lifestyle can also play significant roles in its development. Diagnosis typically involves imaging examinations along with blood tests that assess liver function and rule out other causes of liver disease.Disease management focuses on lifestyle modifications such as diet and exercise, though new medications are now being prescribed to slow and potentially reverse this condition. Regular monitoring of disease progression is also crucial for successful treatment.In this episode, experts in the field of liver disease address the progress happening in the recognition, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Host Matt Gee, Director of Collaborations and External Engagement at Siemens Healthineers, is joined by Dr. Michelle Long, International Medical Vice President of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis at Novo Nordisk and Director of Clinical Research for the Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Boston University; Dr. Arun Sanyal, Professor of Medicine, Physiology, and Molecular Pathology in the Division of Gastroenterology at Virginia Commonwealth University; and Michael Betel, President and Founder of the Fatty Liver Alliance.What you'll learn in this episode:One of the biggest obstacles to diagnosing MASLD before it progresses stems from the lack of visibility and awareness of the diseaseMASLD is a reversible disease when caught in timeMASLD is more complex than a patient's diet or lifestyle—metabolic dysfunction plays a role Non-invasive testing has become an important tool in advancing patient careConnect with Matt GeeLinkedIn Connect with Michelle LongLinkedInConnect with Arun SanyalVCU.eduConnect with Michael BetelLinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new project sponsored by a coalition of organizations seeks to track the various ways that federal and state programs discriminate against religious participants in a range of funding programs despite a series of Supreme Court cases holding such discriminatory treatment unconstitutional. The Religious Discrimination Tracker is a project of the EPIC Coalition (a multi-faith coalition that focuses on education), the Teach Coalition, the Notre Dame Religious Liberty Clinic, and the Notre Dame Educational Law Project. The site seeks to identify ways to ensure equal access to funding by religious participants, particularly in education. In this webinar, Professor Nicole Stelle Garnett (Notre Dame Law) will discuss this new project and expand on her argument in a November 2024 Wall Street Journal op-ed that a range of federal programs "reflect[] an outdated understanding of the First Amendment that assumes the Constitution requires the exclusion of religious expression from public life and programs."Featuring:Prof. Nicole Stelle Garnett, John P. Murphy Foundation Professor of Law and Associate Dean for External Engagement, University of Notre Dame Law SchoolProf. Michael A. Helfand, Brenden Mann Foundation Chair in Law and Religion and Co-Director of the Nootbaar Institute for Law, Pepperdine Caruso School of Law(Moderator) Prof. Michael P. Moreland, University Professor of Law and Religion and Director of the Eleanor H. McCullen Center for Law, Religion and Public Policy, Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law

The new public sector Probation Service was created in 2021 to unify the outsourced management of low- and medium-risk offenders with the public sector management of high-risk offenders.   While the initial transition went well, four years on probation still faces deep structural challenges – as do other public services. The government is committed to public service reform and a ‘mission-driven' approach, but it is not yet clear what this will look like.   So what can the government learn about improving public service reform from probation insourcing? What are the implications for Labour's strategic review of probation governance? And what comes next for the probation service?   To discuss these questions and more, we were joined by an expert panel including:   Professor Harry Annison, Co-Investigator of Rehabilitating Probation Research Project, and Professor of Criminal Justice at Southampton Law School Helen Berresford, Director of External Engagement at Nacro Sam Freedman, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government Martin Jones CBE, HM Chief Inspector of Probation   The event was chaired by Cassia Rowland, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government.   This event was kindly supported by Rehabilitating Probation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The new public sector Probation Service was created in 2021 to unify the outsourced management of low- and medium-risk offenders with the public sector management of high-risk offenders. While the initial transition went well, four years on probation still faces deep structural challenges – as do other public services. The government is committed to public service reform and a ‘mission-driven' approach, but it is not yet clear what this will look like. So what can the government learn about improving public service reform from probation insourcing? What are the implications for Labour's strategic review of probation governance? And what comes next for the probation service? To discuss these questions and more, we were joined by an expert panel including: Professor Harry Annison, Co-Investigator of Rehabilitating Probation Research Project, and Professor of Criminal Justice at Southampton Law School Helen Berresford, Director of External Engagement at Nacro Sam Freedman, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government Martin Jones CBE, HM Chief Inspector of Probation The event was chaired by Cassia Rowland, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government. This event was kindly supported by Rehabilitating Probation.

Donald Trump raised tariffs on Canadian aluminum to 50% last night. That was in response to the application of a 25% tariff on all electricity sold by the Canadian province of Ontario to northern US states including New York. The escalation and tit for tat between the 2 otherwise friendly neighbours is shocking the world. Speaking to Joe this morning was Deirdre Giblin Director of Development and External Engagement at National College of Ireland National college of Ireland but is also with the Ireland-Canada Business Association.

In this episode of Medical Affairs Unscripted, Peg Crowley-Nowick, PhD, MBA, President of Medical Affairs Consulting at Lumanity, speaks with Caroline Ojaimi, PhD, Head of Global Scientific Communications, Congresses, and External Engagement at Takeda Oncology. Dr. Ojaimi shares her passion for Medical Affairs and provides insights into strategically redesigning organizational structures to enhance agility, efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration. Their discussion covers the importance of dedicated congress leadership, the role of external engagement in shaping scientific communications, and how integrated approaches drive better stakeholder interactions. A key focus of the conversation is the increasing emphasis on patient inclusion, highlighting initiatives such as patient-authored scientific publications and the role of Medical Affairs in ensuring patients have a voice in clinical research and education. As companies evolve to meet new industry trends, this episode offers practical strategies for creating synergies across Medical Affairs and strengthening its impact on HCPs, KOLs, and patients alike.

Miranda Barrett is the Owner of Capacity to Scale, which helps business leaders generate ROI from speaking engagements. With over 25 years of experience collaborating with senior leaders and entrepreneurs, she helps people amplify their impact through speaking and storytelling. Before Capacity to Scale, Miranda was the Vice President of External Engagement at the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), where she helped double its size and geographic reach, spoke at industry conferences, and wrote for various publications as a member of the association executive committee. In this episode… Have you ever attended a conference where the speaker was visibly unprepared for the speech? Unfortunately, this can happen often, dismantling trust between the speaker and their audience. How can you create impactful speaking experiences?  With immersive learning at the forefront, capturing and maintaining audiences' attention has become increasingly difficult. Speaker coach and entrepreneur Miranda Barrett notes that both speakers and their audiences are responsible for making speaking engagements worthwhile. Audience members must show the speaker respect by remaining present and attentive during the speech and trusting the speaker's authority. Likewise, speakers must venture beyond merely capturing attention to study their audiences' profiles and the association's culture.  Tune in to this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show as Andrea Heuston chats with Miranda Barrett, the Owner of Capacity to Scale, about scaling your personal brand through speaking engagements. Miranda discusses bridging the gap between organizations and speakers, advice for women speaking on stage, and her personal core values.

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode we have a very special guest, Dr. Marshall Stewart, the Executive Vice President for External Engagement and Chief of Staff here at K-State. Dr. Larson begins our episode by asking the experts about the importance of outreach and extension. Next they answer a listener question concerning senior… Continue reading Dr. Marshall Stewart, Senior Cows, Starting a Ranch

Hey, Alumless community! Join Chris and Ryan this week for our latest edition. We will explore how institutions can prioritize alumni engagement over the long term and what it takes to bring a campus together around the endeavor. Our special guest on this episode is Amy Layman, Associate Vice President for External Engagement at Franklin & Marshall College. On the show, Amy will share insights from a transformative three-year initiative to raise alumni involvement across campus.  Amy will also discuss the project's origins, milestones, lessons learned, faculty collaboration, and success metrics.  Thanks to our newest presenting partner, AlumniQ for supporting Alumless. Find out more about AlumniQ's events plus everything else platform by visiting https://alumniq.com/

The UK is in a unique position in the global AI landscape. It is home to important AI development labs and corporate AI adopters, but its regulatory regime is distinct from both the US and the European Union. In this episode, Kevin Werbach sits down with Jessica Leonard, the Chief Strategy and External Affairs Officer at the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Jessica discusses the CMA's role in shaping AI policy against the backdrop of a shifting political and economic landscape, and how it balances promoting innovation with competition and consumer protection. She highlights the guiding principles that the CMA has established to ensure a fair and competitive AI ecosystem, and how they are designed to establish trust and fair practices across the industry. Jessica Lennard took up the role of Chief Strategy & External Affairs Officer at the CMA in August 2023. Jessica is a member of the Senior Executive Team, an advisor to the Board, and has overall responsibility for Strategy, Communications and External Engagement at the CMA. Previously, she was a Senior Director for Global Data and AI Initiatives at VISA. She also served as an Advisory Board Member for the UK Government Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation.  Competition and Markets Authority CMA AI Strategic Update (April 2024)

In this special episode, we bring you exclusive insights straight from COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, with long-time Business Fights Poverty community members, Justin Perrettson and Katarina Kahlmann. As global leaders and changemakers convene to tackle the pressing challenges of climate change, Justin and Katarina share their experiences, expertise, and perspectives from inside the conference. Justin Perrettson, Head of Partnerships and External Engagement at Novonesis and an Advisory Board Member for the UN Climate Technology Centre & Network, provides an insider's look at the complexities of COP negotiations. With a focus on inclusive multilateralism, climate finance, and carbon pricing, Justin unpacks the significance of this year's "technical COP" and its role in driving global climate action. From securing funding for mitigation and adaptation to exploring technology solutions for the Global South, Justin highlights the urgency and interconnectedness of the process. Katarina Kahlmann, Chief Program Officer at TechnoServe, shares her perspective on implementing regenerative business solutions worldwide. With over 2,000 employees across the Americas, Africa, and Asia, her work demonstrates how innovative approaches can build resilient, inclusive economies. Amidst cautious optimism and geopolitical concerns, the conference is abuzz with discussions on AI's potential to combat climate change and the transformative power of climate finance. While the quieter setting of Baku contrasts with past COPs, the focus here is clear: less fluff, more action. Tune in to hear how COP29 is setting the stage for a pivotal COP30 in Brazil, and what it all means for business, policy, and the fight against climate change. Brought to you by Business Fights Poverty. To have your say join: https://forum.businessfightspoverty.org/t/climate-justice-community-forum-2024/5031 | Thursday 21st November | 3-4:15pm GMT

The award of the second 5G spectrum has taken many by surprise when U Mobile, the smallest of telco players won it. However, this has raised more questions as to the reasons, technical specifications and also the benefit to the country for this award that the regulator, MCMC has yet to answer. Professor Dr Ong Kian Ming, Pro Vice Chancellor for External Engagement, at Taylor's University gives us his perspective and the implications of this on Malaysia Inc.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Pam Fischer is the Senior Director of External Engagement at the Governors Highway Safety Association. She is also a national expert on teen driving; exactly the right voice to join in ahead of National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 20-25. In 2022, there were over 3300 deaths due to distracted driving, and 289,000 injuries. Pam discusses that we need a societal shift similar to what took place with wearing seat belts, and impaired driving. It begins with being good role models for our kids and it begins young. There is a great informative website with many resources to aide in our education.https://generationaldistractionfree.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pam Fischer is the Senior Director of External Engagement at the Governors Highway Safety Association. She is also a national expert on teen driving; exactly the right voice to join in ahead of National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 20-25. In 2022, there were over 3300 deaths due to distracted driving, and 289,000 injuries. Pam discusses that we need a societal shift similar to what took place with wearing seat belts, and impaired driving. It begins with being good role models for our kids and it begins young. There is a great informative website with many resources to aide in our education. https://generationaldistractionfree.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The theme of this year's national budget is MADANI Economy: Prosperous Nation, Well-being of the People. It is the third budget by the government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Will it deliver the much needed reforms to improve our fiscal position yet be expansionary? Professor Dr. Ong Kian Ming, Pro Vice Chancellor for External Engagement at Taylor's University and former Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry tells us.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

with guest Jonathan Papoulidis, VP of External Engagement at Food for the Hungry. Can communities in the world's most fragile regions, despite constant challenges, not only survive but thrive? In this episode, we're joined by Jonathan Papoulidis, Vice President of External Engagement at Food for the Hungry, to dive into the power of resilience. Jonathan shares how resilience—through absorptive, adaptive, and transformative strategies—can turn the tide in the fight against poverty. FH partner communities facing instability are building stronger futures, even in the face of crises. Tune in to discover how resilience is the game-changer in ending poverty.Recommended Resources:FH and Resilience - webpageEpisode hosted by Shelaine.

On today's episode of The Drive, Paul Swann speaks with Chuck McGill, the newly appointed Mountain East Conference Associate Commissioner for External Engagement and Communications. McGill, a nine-time West Virginia Sportswriter of the Year, will discuss his new role overseeing MEC communications, social media initiatives, and digital network production. Paul also shares comments from Marshall football coach Charles Huff from his weekly press conference.

Digital Nasional Berhad announced last Friday that Telekom Malaysia's Share Subscription Agreement (SSA) to acquire a stake in DNB has been terminated as it failed to fulfill the the conditions. We explore the consequences of this and if it derails the country's 5G plans including the rollout of the second network. Professor Dr. Ong Kian Ming, Pro Vice Chancellor for External Engagement at Taylor's University and Former Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry gives us his perspective and what clarifications the government should provide for this national utility. Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Get ready for retirement, because it's coming: while not everyone in Central Ohio is ready to clock out for the last time, the region will soon have more residents reaching the age of 65 than starting kindergarten. It's a situation with enormous implications for employers, school districts, healthcare providers, and taxpayers. The 65+ age group of Franklin County residents is the fastest growing segment of the county's population, increasing over 50% between 2010 and 2022. During that time, the number of kindergartners – the 0-4 age group – grew by just 2.4%. According to a Columbus Dispatch article published earlier this year, the median age nationally is now 39 years old, rising steadily from 37.2 in 2010 and 35.2 in 2000. Ohio's average age is even higher at 39.6 years. What policy and infrastructure changes are needed now to meet the housing, transit, homecare and healthcare needs of what's rapidly becoming most of us? It's a situation with HUGE implications for employers, school districts, healthcare providers, and taxpayers. Featuring: Dr. Holly Dabelko-Schoeny, Director of Research for The Age-Friendly Innovation Center, The Ohio State University College of Social Work Katie White, Director, The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging Kalitha Williams, Outreach and Advocacy Manager, AARP Ohio Chanda Wingo, Director, Franklin County Office on Aging The moderator is Tasha Booker, Caregiver and Senior Vice President for External Engagement, City Year. This forum was sponsored by AARP Ohio, The Franklin County Board of Commissioners, and The Isabelle Ridgeway Foundation.  The forum partner was King Business Interiors. The livestream presenting sponsor was The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. The livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch. It was supported by The Ellis.  This forum was recorded at The Ellis in Columbus Ohio's historic Italian Village on August 7, 2024.

In this episode of The Top Line, sponsored by the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA), we explore the upcoming PDA/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference, happening September 9-11 in Washington, D.C. Our guest, Janeen Skutnik-Wilkinson, Director of Global Quality Regulatory Surveillance and External Engagement for Moderna and Co-Chair of the 33rd annual event, shares why this conference is the essential annual CGMP event to attend. Janeen notes the direct access to federal regulators and the unique insights from FDA colleagues as standout features. The FDA co-sponsored conference is known for fostering collaboration among scientific minds to create practical solutions and best practices, with this year's focus on improving quality culture, shifting to proactive approaches, and evolving quality maturity. Key sessions will cover de-risking quality control environments by utilizing case studies on OOS and OOT results, and enhancing lab systems with QRM. The conference's focus on Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) makes it a must attend for quality assurance and operations professionals. Additionally, discussions will delve into the role of AI in manufacturing and data integrity. For a comprehensive look at this year's PDA/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference, listen to the full episode and register at pda.org/PDAFDA2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#FOGN Nick Hart joins the GovNavigators Show and brings a friend - Natalie Evans Harris - the new Vice President for External Engagement at the Data Foundation. Nick and Natalie talk about the expanding work of the Data Foundation, AI, statistical policy directives 1-15, and much more. It's an exciting time to be a data #nerd in government. Show NotesOPM Issues Final Rule for Schedule F ProtectionsAdministrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards A Quarter of Feds Feel Burnt Out

GDP Script/ Top Stories for Jan 30th     Publish Date:  Jan 29th        From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Tuesday, January 30th, and Happy heavenly Birthday to President Franklin Roosevelt.   I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Credit Union of Georgia. Tragic Loss: Georgia State Trooper's Life Cut Short in Patrol Vehicle Accident 17-Year-Old Loses Life in Duluth Area Parking Lot Shooting Darin Wilson Steps into New Role as Vice President for Campus and External Engagement at Georgia Gwinnett College All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: GCPS   STORY 1: Georgia state trooper killed after patrol vehicle crash A Georgia state trooper died in the line of duty due to a patrol vehicle crash, as confirmed by the Georgia Department of Public Safety. The department requested thoughts and prayers for the trooper's family, friends, and colleagues. No additional details, including the trooper's identity or whether others were involved, have been disclosed. Governor Brian Kemp expressed condolences, acknowledging the trooper's ultimate sacrifice. Gwinnett County Police also shared condolences for the loss, expressing grief alongside the Georgia Department of Public Safety and the community. STORY 2: 17-Year-Old Dead After Being Shot At Duluth Area Parking Lot A 17-year-old, identified as Elbert "Josh" Brown, died after being shot in the parking lot of a strip mall on Satellite Blvd. in unincorporated Duluth, as reported by Gwinnett police. Officers responded to Northside Hospital Duluth and later discovered the shooting occurred at 4500 Satellite Blvd. The victim was brought to the hospital by friends, and despite critical condition, later died. The circumstances of the shooting are under investigation, and no suspect is in custody. Gwinnett police are urging anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers to assist in the investigation. STORY 3: Georgia Gwinnett College's Darin Wilson Promoted To Vice President For Campus And External Engagement After 13 years of leading the athletic department at Georgia Gwinnett College, Darin Wilson has been promoted to Vice President for Campus and External Engagement. In this new role, Wilson will manage campus physical resources, including the new Convocation Center, fleet management, event management, and special campuswide projects. He will also work to increase community awareness and partnerships in Lawrenceville and Gwinnett County. While retaining administrative oversight of GGC athletics, Wilson's daily operations will be handled by Ian Potter, who assumes the role of Executive Athletics Director starting Feb. 1. Under Wilson's leadership, GGC's athletic programs achieved significant success, winning championships and earning accolades.   We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We'll be right back Break 2: TOM WAGES   STORY 4: Educators Group Endorses Johnson-Morgan, Ranel in Gwinnett School Board Elections The Gwinnett County Association of Educators (GCAE) has announced its endorsements for the upcoming school board elections. In District 1, the GCAE is supporting Leroy Ranel Jr., who is running against incumbent Karen Watkins. The association cites Ranel's extensive public service in law enforcement and commitment to a safe learning environment. In District 5, the GCAE endorses incumbent Tarece Johnson-Morgan, emphasizing her leadership, work in equity, and commitment to multilingual supports for a diverse student population. The nonpartisan school board elections in Gwinnett County are scheduled for May 21, with three seats up for election. STORY 5: Georgia to receive $15 million for infrastructure project The Biden administration, in collaboration with U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, has announced over $4.9 billion in funding for 37 projects through the Investing in America agenda. Among these projects is the East River Terminal Berth Replacement Project in Georgia, receiving $15 million under the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) program. The initiative aims to replace a port berth and two vessel berths at the Port of Brunswick's East River Terminal, supporting the long-term use of the terminal for vessels carrying U.S. exports. The INFRA program focuses on large-scale projects enhancing safety, efficiency, and reliability of freight and passenger movement across rural and urban areas.   We'll be back in a moment.   Break 3: INGLES 3   STORY 6: Two Gwinnett Students Awarded $40K scholarships by College Board Two Gwinnett County Public Schools students, Alyssa Perez of Gwinnett Online Campus and Yadhira Alvarado-Zarate of McClure Health Science High School, received $40,000 scholarships each from College Board's BigFuture program. The program, a free online resource, assists students in college planning, financial aspects, and career exploration. Perez and Alvarado-Zarate were surprised with the scholarships, and it is noteworthy that two students from the same state and school district were selected for the $40,000 scholarships simultaneously. The scholarships provide financial relief for the students' college aspirations, with Perez expressing gratitude for the significant support. STORY 7: State Senate forms panel to probe misconduct allegations against Fani Willis The Republican-controlled Georgia Senate voted to investigate allegations against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, accusing her of an improper relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade in the case against Donald Trump. The Senate passed a resolution 30-19 along party lines to create a special committee with subpoena power for this probe. The allegations surfaced in a motion filed by a defendant, Michael Roman. Senate Republicans argue that investigating Willis is justified due to the significant legal fees paid to Wade for pursuing the case. Senate Democrats contend that existing processes, including the Senate Ethics Committee, are adequate for the investigation.   We'll have final thoughts after this.   Break 4: ESOG Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. 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 This week, the Michigan Senate's Transportation and Infrastructure Committee heard testimony on legislation that would allow for the use of safety cameras to monitor the speeds of vehicles driving through road construction projects. Pam Shadel Fischer, senior director of External Engagement at the Governors Highway Safety Association, returns to the podcast to tout the effectiveness of the technology in other states. Later, Gregg Brunner, chief engineer and chief operations officer at the Michigan Department of Transportation, explains why he supports the legislation and his takeaway after viewing a demonstration of the technology along a busy freeway. Michigan could join 17 other states employing the technology to lower speeds in work zones, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. According to the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse, more than 100,000 crashes occurred in work zones in 2020, resulting in an estimated 44,000 work zone injury crashes and 857 work zone crash deaths. From a report on the topic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): "The relationship between driving speed and the risk of a crash and/or fatality is well established. In 2019, 26 percent of all motor vehicle fatalities occurred in crashes in which at least one driver was speeding." 

As 2023 comes to an end, The Sentinel looks ahead to next year and the 2024 US Presidential Election. Campaigning and debates will soon dominate the news in advance of voters heading to the polls in November. In this episode of The Sentinel, we examine the ongoing barriers that American Indian and Alaska Native citizens face while exercising the right to vote. We take a look back at NCAI's historical advocacy in fighting against the disenfranchisement of Native voters, since the organization's very start.  The Sentinel welcomes Jacqueline DeLeón (Pueblo of Isleta), Staff Attorney from Native American Rights Fund. As lead of the Voting Rights practice group, and co-author of the 2020 report  Obstacles at Every Turn: Barriers to Political Participation by Native American Voters, Ms. DeLeón brings a wealth of knowledge to this subject. She offers key insights into the obstacles Native voters face and the work that partner organizations and individuals are doing to eliminate them.  Lastly, Saundra Mitrovich (Tyme and Yahomee Maidu), NCAI's Manager of External Engagement and Civic Engagement Lead, joins us for a conversation about the US Census and the remapping of voting districts. We learn more about NCAI's participation in the CHARGE coalition and its recent report card, which grades all 50 states on their redistricting progress. She speaks with us about the Census and how undercounting in Native communities impacts the ability for Tribal Communities to achieve fair representation in the electoral process.   

Tommy talks with Pam Fischer, Senior Director of External Engagement for the Governors Highway Safety Association

Receiving communications from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) can often be stressful for taxpayers and their advisers.  Nevertheless, being aware of what to anticipate and how to appropriately react can alleviate some of the anxiety.  As the deadline for submitting your tax return approaches (October 31), we've got you covered. This timely episode provides valuable insights and guidance on what's essential. Tune in now. Host: Dr Jane Rennie, Head of Media and External Engagement, CPA Australia Guest: Elinor Kasapidis, Head of Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia For more insights on today's topic, CPA Australia has a tip sheet on responding to ATO enquiries. Additionally, the ATO has a taxpayer charter with further information.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Today's guest is Ashley Harding and we're discussing the importance of students having a sense of belonging in their learning environment. Ashley is a valued member of the ChildNEXUS community and a compassionate advocate for diverse learners. In this episode, Ashley explains how impactful a sense of belonging is to a student. Knowing they hold a significant space somewhere, feeling a sense of connection and safety, and knowing that their educational needs are being met while also getting the support they need are critical keys to the concept of “mattering”. All of these things have long-term outcomes that go far beyond academic mastery and it's important for educators to foster this and value a child's sense of belonging. This is what is going to help students thrive and reach their full potential. It's not just about academic mastery. Listen on to find out how students can learn self-efficacy and self-advocacy and how this can change the trajectory of their success.   Show Notes: [2:31] - North Star Academics was founded on three principles: academic mastery, self-efficacy, and parent engagement. [3:38] - In Ashley's experience, the disconnect for a lot of students is not having a feeling of belonging. [5:37] - Students have ecosystems of their own. How do they feel connected to their school and is there a gap? [7:04] - Ashley describes some of the things they look at when a student begins with North Star Academics. [8:11] - We have to start with our own internal biases. Bias is well beyond culture. [9:34] - Communicating with educators can be challenging with new families. [10:47] - How are we evaluating processes in order to have a continuum of success? [12:58] - Investment in private and independent schools is a social justice issue. [14:33] - Stakeholders need to be tuned into the needs of every student, but students need to also be aware of their own learning profile as well. [16:05] - Academic mastery is often the easier part of this. [18:37] - When parents have a deference with teachers, it prevents the child from getting what they need. Advocacy needs to be modeled. [21:27] - You are not waiting to be empowered. You have power and are working in collaboration. If you aren't empowered, is this the right placement? [24:16] - If students aren't getting the accommodations they require, is it the right place for them? [26:55] - This is a long term process. What does it take for your child to be successful not just this school year, but the next one and beyond? [28:01] - It's important to meet with the school in order to support the child. [29:53] - Schools are often focused on academic mastery. [31:20] - Research shows that if a child has just one person invested in them, they are more likely to be successful. [33:30] - Space is not just physical space. People at school should be safe spaces for students as well.   About Our Guest: Ashley Harding is a passionate fourth-generation educator and the Founder of North Star Academics. With a decade of experience, she's committed to improving the educational experience for children and families nationwide. Born and educated in West Los Angeles, she holds a Bachelor of Science from USC and a master's degree from Tufts University. Her focus includes creating social capital and support for students and families of color, and she has previously served as Director of Family and External Engagement for KIPP DC. Ashley's interests include promoting veganism, wearing black Chucks, and enjoying 1990s R&B.   Connect with Ashley Harding: ChildNEXUS Provider Profile Email: ashley@northstaracademics.org North Star Academics Website   Connect with Us: Get on our Email List Book a Consultation Get Support and Connect with a ChildNEXUS Provider Check out some amazing schools for incredible students   The Diverse Thinking Different Learning podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Additionally, the views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are not considered treatment and do not necessarily reflect those of ChildNEXUS, Inc or the host, Dr. Karen Wilson.

As the Founder and Educational Therapist at North Star Academics, Ashley Harding has dedicated the past ten years to supporting children and families nationwide in navigating education's cultural and academic demands. Born and educated in West Los Angeles, she possesses a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by students of color. Ashley holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern California and a master's degree in child development from Tufts University. Her educational journey has taken her across the globe, including studying education reform in South Africa and being a Graduate Fellow of the University of Pennsylvania Social Impact program in Belize. Her focus centers on improving the quality of education for students and families, with a particular emphasis on creating social capital and support for students and families of color. Prior to founding North Star Academics, Ashley served as the Director of Family and External Engagement for KIPP DC, where she worked closely with over 6,000 students and families. Additionally, she has co-authored research publications addressing the educational disparities faced by Black and Latino males. Outside of her professional endeavors, Ashley enjoys indulging in Randy's Donuts, promoting veganism, donning black Chucks, and jamming to 1990s R&B. Her passion for education and dedication to empowering students and families in underserved communities make her a respected and influential figure in the field. Important Moments [00:06:26] Unhoused: Huge homeless crisis in California. [00:07:21] Big companies like Apple and Google in LA. Huge income disparity with Hollywood. People staying for family ties. [00:11:59] Entrepreneurship allows freedom, creativity, and value. [00:16:51] Supporting growth and scale, mission-driven team. [00:19:36] Kids learn by enjoying low-stake opportunities. Find Ashley Online https://www.northstaracademics.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyelizabethharding/ If you're enjoying Entrepreneur's Enigma, please give us a review on the podcast directory of your choice. We're on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. **GoodPods: https://gmwd.us/goodpods iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser** **Also, if you're getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee** Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) • Instagram: Instagram.com/s3th.me Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://s3th.me/pch Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The massive continent of Africa contains almost 20% of the world's population. Additionally, Africa holds 40% of the world's gold and up to 90% of its chromium and platinum, according to the UN. These facts have led to an increase in interest in Africa by groups and governments outside of the continent. But how impactful are these groups and harmful can they be? In this episode, Salomon Montaguth is joined by Agathe Labadi, Intelligence Analyst at The Counterterrorism Group, to get a deeper understanding of the involvement of external forces and their impact on Africa today.  

Andrea Kaufmann is World Vision's Director of Faith and External Engagement. She has worked in international development, humanitarian and advocacy work for two decades—serving in programme management, technical leadership, communications and relationship building roles. She convenes and supports a number of groups promoting the rights and flourishing of children—including the Faith Action for Children on the Move network as well as the Weekend of Prayer and Against Hunger group. She serves on the World Bank's Moral Imperative, the Board of Joint Learning Initiative for Faith and local communities and Arigatou International Advisory Group. She is passionate about the evidence-based role of faith and faith actors in development and humanitarian work and works to build cross-sector relationships to drive positive impact for children.   The social media handles of World Vision International are: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.   The songs picked by all our guests can be found via  our playlist #walktalklisten here.    Please let me/us know via our email innovationhub@cwsglobal.org what you think about this new series. We would love to hear from you.   Please like/follow our Walk Talk Listen podcast and follow mauricebloem on twitter and instagram.  Or check us out on our website 100mile.org.  We also encourage you to check out the special WTL series Enough for All about an organization called CWS.  The 11th 100 mile walk campaign will continue until the summer, find more info via de 100mile.org website. Or go straight to our fundraising page.

This week we're talking to Head of External Engagement at the Good Law Project, Ellie Mae O'Hagan, about the most common anti-refugee and anti-asylum seeker arguments and narratives, and how to counter them. Effective use of language is just one tool in an arsenal that should include being generous with your time and resources, but knowing the most common pitfalls will help. -------- Ten Thousand Posts is a show about how everything is posting. It's hosted by Hussein (@HKesvani), Phoebe (@PRHRoy) and produced by Devon (@Devon_onEarth).

Adrian Monck, the Head of External Engagement and Communications for the World Economic Forum (WEF), sits down with the Edelman Trust Institute's Justin Blake at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Adrian and Justin discuss this year's annual meeting, how to “gently” build a trusted source of information, and the … Continue reading "Davos Special Part 1: The WEF's Adrian Monck on the 2023 Annual Meeting"

Zac Selmon, OU's Deputy Athletics Director and External Engagement and Advancement, is reportedly a top candidate and may be headed to Mississippi State to be the Bulldogs' new AD.

The MSL Talk Podcast and Momentum Events teamed up for a first ever LIVE broadcast at the Medical Affairs Xcellence Summit, Philadelphia, PA. The live panel discussion was moderated by MSL Talk Host Tom Caravela and the topic was "Master Communication Skills to Improve Business Relations, and MAXimize Internal and External Engagement". Panelists included Bryan Bishel, Ruth Phillips and Michael Kahn. The panel discussed:

Matt Davison, Nebraska Football Senior Associate AD of External Engagement, sat down with Greg Sharpe on Sports Nightly to recap the Huskers performance against North Dakota and how the team is preparing for Georgia Southern as they embark on their September home stand.

Matt Davison, Nebraska Football Senior Associate AD of External Engagement, sat down with Greg Sharpe on Sports Nightly to recap the Huskers performance against North Dakota and how the team is preparing for Georgia Southern as they embark on their September home stand.

Matt Davison, Nebraska Football Senior Associate AD of External Engagement, sat down with Greg Sharpe on Sports Nightly to recap the Huskers performance against North Dakota and how the team is preparing for Georgia Southern as they embark on their September home stand.

Matt Davison, Nebraska Football Senior Associate AD of External Engagement, sat down with Greg Sharpe to recap the Huskers week 0 game against Northwestern on Sports Nightly.

Matt Davison, Nebraska Football Senior Associate AD of External Engagement, sat down with Greg Sharpe to recap the Huskers week 0 game against Northwestern on Sports Nightly.

Matt Davison, Nebraska Football Senior Associate AD of External Engagement, sat down with Greg Sharpe to recap the Huskers week 0 game against Northwestern on Sports Nightly.

Matt Davison, Nebraska Senior Associate AD of External Engagement, joined Greg Sharpe on Sports Nightly for the first "Mondays with Matt" episode of the 2022 football season. Matt recapped Nebraska Football's fall camp and previewed what lies ahead for the Huskers in Ireland, where they'll take on the Northwestern Wildcats to open their 2022 season.

Matt Davison, Nebraska Senior Associate AD of External Engagement, joined Greg Sharpe on Sports Nightly for the first "Mondays with Matt" episode of the 2022 football season. Matt recapped Nebraska Football's fall camp and previewed what lies ahead for the Huskers in Ireland, where they'll take on the Northwestern Wildcats to open their 2022 season.

Matt Davison, Nebraska Senior Associate AD of External Engagement, joined Greg Sharpe on Sports Nightly for the first "Mondays with Matt" episode of the 2022 football season. Matt recapped Nebraska Football's fall camp and previewed what lies ahead for the Huskers in Ireland, where they'll take on the Northwestern Wildcats to open their 2022 season.

Welcome to the seventh episode of the Power Shift Edition podcast season, another beautiful collaboration between Danielle Strickland and World Vision. We are connecting with people at the intersection of power shifting around the world, including World Vision staff.  In this episode, Danielle interviews Reverend Christo Greyling. Christo is the Senior Director for Faith and External Engagement at World Vision International. God has been on a unique journey with Christo. In September 1987, Christo, a haemophiliac, tested positive for HIV. He publicly disclosed his status in 1992, while serving as a reverend in the Dutch Reformed Congregation of Windhoek-West in Namibia. His vision was to be a witness for Christ amid his situation while helping the church and others to respond to HIV with compassion and constructive action, which lead to the initiation of the Christian AIDS Bureau of Southern Africa. After he completed his Masters in Public Health, he joined World Vision and led the development of the Channels of Hope methodology which has catalysed nearly 600,000 faith leaders in 48 countries to respond to difficult development issues such as child protection, maternal and child health, HIV, gender and Ebola. He is passionate to walk alongside the church in their calling towards holistic ministry. In this Christo works towards meaningful partnerships and collaborate with Churches and faith actors to meaningfully contribute towards God's calling to ensure all children have life in all its fullness and can live in communities without violence. For more on all the things Danielle Strickland, go to daniellestrickland.comFor more information on Infinitum Life, go to infinitumlife.comFor more information on the Women Speakers Collective, go to womenspeakerscollective.comFor more information about Brave Global, go to braveglobal.orgCheck out these other collaborations with World Vision:Right Side Up course: Videos & activation guide from Season 1, on beatitudes:  https://www.worldvision.org/church/resources/rsu_curriculum Prayer Postures: https://www.worldvision.org/church/resources/prayerrhythms Soul Care for leaders: https://www.worldvision.org/church/resources/right-side-up-soul-care-with-danielle-strickland Resilient Leadership for Kingdom Come (pastor specific): https://www.worldvision.org/church/resources/resilient-leadership-for-kingdom-come Infinitum Prayer Days: https://infinitumlife.com/prayerday 

David Simon is Professor of Development Geography and Director for External Engagement in the School of Life Sciences and the Environment, Royal Holloway, University of London. He was also Director of Mistra Urban Futures, Gothenburg, Sweden from 2014–2019. A former Rhodes Scholar, he specialises in cities, climate change and sustainability, and the relationships between theory, policy and practice, on all of which he has published extensively. At Mistra Urban Futures, he led the pioneering methodological research on comparative transdisciplinary co-production. His extensive experience includes sub-Saharan Africa, South and Southeast Asia, the UK, Sweden and USA. From 2020-21, served as a Commissioner on the international Commission on Sustainable Agricultural Intensification (CoSAI), 2020-21. His most recent books as author, editor or co-editor are Rethinking Sustainable Cities: Accessible, green and fair (Policy Press, 2016), Urban Planet (Cambridge Univ Press, 2018), Holocaust Escapees and Global Development: Hidden histories (Zed Books, 2019), Key Thinkers on Development (2nd edn, Routledge, 2019), Comparative Urban Research from Theory to Practice: Co-production for sustainability (Policy Press, 2020), and Transdisciplinary Knowledge Co-production for Sustainable Cities: a Guide (Practical Action Publishing, 2021).· pure.royalholloway.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/david-simon(69b08a6c-d133-4157-b1f2-eb0036b4d6e6).html · bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/journals/global-social-challenges-journal · www.oneplanetpodcast.org · www.creativeprocess.info

"It's always difficult to avoid charges of being nostalgic if we talk about going back to things. Back to the past or forward to the past, but there are principles that existed in preindustrial/early industrial cities and which were overturned by key technological inventions of the late 19th and early 20th century, particularly the railway, the motorcar, of course, the internal combustion engine on which it's based and which led to the vast expansion of towns and cities and, crucially, suburbanization where people who could afford it moved out of the more polluted densely populated inner areas into low density, better lifestyle-oriented suburbs and even beyond the suburbs into surrounding rural areas and were able to commute in by fast means to their workplace in the city, but the result of that is what we now face as the challenge of unsustainability. And as you rightly say, the key feature that still characterizes many European cities today–London, Paris, Berlin, many others, is the idea that they are composed ultimately of a series of–in London they like to call them villages–neighborhoods and areas that have multiple land uses and dense social networks of interaction within a small area. That principle, what is now called by Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris, and being popularized more widely by the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Network and others as the 15 or 20 Minute City or 15 or 20 Minute Neighbourhood. The idea underpinning it is that a higher proportion of the goods and services, the activities, the social interactions that we need are obtainable within a 1 1/2 to 2 km radius of one's home, which means a far higher proportion of one's individual trips or multiple purpose journeys can be done on foot and by bicycle, therefore, you use your vehicle if you have one more sparingly. You use the bus or minibusses to reach slightly more distant places, and then you have transport interchanges is where you connect with the metro system or the best rapid transit or the railway to reach other parts of large cities or indeed for inner-city journeys. And that is what is now becoming the new best practice in terms of urban planning redesign both of existing urban areas to try to revitalize inner-city areas, other areas that are depressed and in need of economic regeneration and principles on the basis of which we need to design new areas, whether they are on the outskirts of bigger cities or in the context of middle and low-income countries designing entirely new cities which are going to be built over the coming 20 or 30 years and which, in terms of the number of people who live in them and the number of hectares or square kilometers that they will cover of the earth's surface, will be equivalent to that built between the beginning of urbanization and the present day. It's a staggering thought, but if you think about it that way, the importance of new build, new design, according to our latest understanding of sound sustainability principles."David Simon is Professor of Development Geography and Director for External Engagement in the School of Life Sciences and the Environment, Royal Holloway, University of London. He was also Director of Mistra Urban Futures, Gothenburg, Sweden from 2014–2019. A former Rhodes Scholar, he specialises in cities, climate change and sustainability, and the relationships between theory, policy and practice, on all of which he has published extensively. At Mistra Urban Futures, he led the pioneering methodological research on comparative transdisciplinary co-production. His extensive experience includes sub-Saharan Africa, South and Southeast Asia, the UK, Sweden and USA. From 2020-21, served as a Commissioner on the international Commission on Sustainable Agricultural Intensification (CoSAI), 2020-21. His most recent books as author, editor or co-editor are Rethinking Sustainable Cities: Accessible, green and fair (Policy Press, 2016), Urban Planet (Cambridge Univ Press, 2018), Holocaust Escapees and Global Development: Hidden histories (Zed Books, 2019), Key Thinkers on Development (2nd edn, Routledge, 2019), Comparative Urban Research from Theory to Practice: Co-production for sustainability (Policy Press, 2020), and Transdisciplinary Knowledge Co-production for Sustainable Cities: a Guide (Practical Action Publishing, 2021).· pure.royalholloway.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/david-simon(69b08a6c-d133-4157-b1f2-eb0036b4d6e6).html · bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/journals/global-social-challenges-journal · www.oneplanetpodcast.org · www.creativeprocess.info

“It's always difficult to avoid charges of being nostalgic if we talk about going back to things. Back to the past or forward to the past, but there are principles that existed in preindustrial/early industrial cities and which were overturned by key technological inventions of the late 19th and early 20th century, particularly the railway, the motorcar, of course, the internal combustion engine on which it's based and which led to the vast expansion of towns and cities and, crucially, suburbanization where people who could afford it moved out of the more polluted densely populated inner areas into low density, better lifestyle-oriented suburbs and even beyond the suburbs into surrounding rural areas and were able to commute in by fast means to their workplace in the city, but the result of that is what we now face as the challenge of unsustainability. And as you rightly say, the key feature that still characterizes many European cities today–London, Paris, Berlin, many others, is the idea that they are composed ultimately of a series of–in London they like to call them villages–neighborhoods and areas that have multiple land uses and dense social networks of interaction within a small area. That principle, what is now called by Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris, and being popularized more widely by the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Network and others as the 15 or 20 Minute City or 15 or 20 Minute Neighbourhood. The idea underpinning it is that a higher proportion of the goods and services, the activities, the social interactions that we need are obtainable within a 1 1/2 to 2 km radius of one's home, which means a far higher proportion of one's individual trips or multiple purpose journeys can be done on foot and by bicycle, therefore, you use your vehicle if you have one more sparingly. You use the bus or minibusses to reach slightly more distant places, and then you have transport interchanges is where you connect with the metro system or the best rapid transit or the railway to reach other parts of large cities or indeed for inner-city journeys. And that is what is now becoming the new best practice in terms of urban planning redesign both of existing urban areas to try to revitalize inner-city areas, other areas that are depressed and in need of economic regeneration and principles on the basis of which we need to design new areas, whether they are on the outskirts of bigger cities or in the context of middle and low-income countries designing entirely new cities which are going to be built over the coming 20 or 30 years and which, in terms of the number of people who live in them and the number of hectares or square kilometers that they will cover of the earth's surface, will be equivalent to that built between the beginning of urbanization and the present day. It's a staggering thought, but if you think about it that way, it highlights the importance of new build, new design, according to our latest understanding of sound sustainability principles.”David Simon is Professor of Development Geography and Director for External Engagement in the School of Life Sciences and the Environment, Royal Holloway, University of London. He was also Director of Mistra Urban Futures, Gothenburg, Sweden from 2014–2019. A former Rhodes Scholar, he specialises in cities, climate change and sustainability, and the relationships between theory, policy and practice, on all of which he has published extensively. At Mistra Urban Futures, he led the pioneering methodological research on comparative transdisciplinary co-production. His extensive experience includes sub-Saharan Africa, South and Southeast Asia, the UK, Sweden and USA. From 2020-21, served as a Commissioner on the international Commission on Sustainable Agricultural Intensification (CoSAI), 2020-21. His most recent books as author, editor or co-editor are Rethinking Sustainable Cities: Accessible, green and fair (Policy Press, 2016), Urban Planet (Cambridge Univ Press, 2018), Holocaust Escapees and Global Development: Hidden histories (Zed Books, 2019), Key Thinkers on Development (2nd edn, Routledge, 2019), Comparative Urban Research from Theory to Practice: Co-production for sustainability (Policy Press, 2020), and Transdisciplinary Knowledge Co-production for Sustainable Cities: a Guide (Practical Action Publishing, 2021).· pure.royalholloway.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/david-simon(69b08a6c-d133-4157-b1f2-eb0036b4d6e6).html · bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/journals/global-social-challenges-journal · www.oneplanetpodcast.org · www.creativeprocess.info

David Simon is Professor of Development Geography and Director for External Engagement in the School of Life Sciences and the Environment, Royal Holloway, University of London. He was also Director of Mistra Urban Futures, Gothenburg, Sweden from 2014–2019. A former Rhodes Scholar, he specialises in cities, climate change and sustainability, and the relationships between theory, policy and practice, on all of which he has published extensively. At Mistra Urban Futures, he led the pioneering methodological research on comparative transdisciplinary co-production. His extensive experience includes sub-Saharan Africa, South and Southeast Asia, the UK, Sweden and USA. From 2020-21, served as a Commissioner on the international Commission on Sustainable Agricultural Intensification (CoSAI), 2020-21. His most recent books as author, editor or co-editor are Rethinking Sustainable Cities: Accessible, green and fair (Policy Press, 2016), Urban Planet (Cambridge Univ Press, 2018), Holocaust Escapees and Global Development: Hidden histories (Zed Books, 2019), Key Thinkers on Development (2nd edn, Routledge, 2019), Comparative Urban Research from Theory to Practice: Co-production for sustainability (Policy Press, 2020), and Transdisciplinary Knowledge Co-production for Sustainable Cities: a Guide (Practical Action Publishing, 2021).· pure.royalholloway.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/david-simon(69b08a6c-d133-4157-b1f2-eb0036b4d6e6).html · bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/journals/global-social-challenges-journal · www.oneplanetpodcast.org · www.creativeprocess.info