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Founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board Matt Calkins is Appian's founder, CEO, and Chairman of the Board. Matt grew Appian from a startup in his basement to the most successful software IPO of 2017 with only $10 million of outside capital. He serves on the board of the Sorensen Institute and sits on the Leadership Council for the Virginia Public Access Project. Matt was the top Economics graduate of his class at Dartmouth. He is the author of several award-winning board games, and is frequently a top finisher at the World Boardgaming Championships.

Embark on a thought-provoking journey through the realm of political leadership with Larry Roberts of the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at UVA. Our discussion cuts through the heart of today's partisan divisions, shedding light on the institute's mission to shape leaders who embody trust, respect, and the art of civil dialogue. As we navigate the complex challenges that Virginia's unique political landscape presents, Larry offers invaluable perspectives on fostering consensus and tailoring solutions to meet the distinct needs of diverse communities. His insights remind us that effective governance is not about one-size-fits-all answers but rather about understanding and addressing the nuanced demands of local regions.In a political era defined by narrow election margins and policy extremes, our talk with Larry Roberts reveals the public's craving for leaders who transcend party lines in pursuit of real-world solutions. Hear how the Sorensen program champions this call by molding a new vanguard of ethical, cooperative policymakers. With anecdotes of Sorensen alumni influencing Virginia's political tapestry, this episode illustrates the profound impact that a foundation built on shared values can have in creating a more harmonious and effective political climate. The conversation also emphasizes the personal commitment to bipartisanship as a catalyst for meaningful discourse and policymaking that truly serves the electorate.This episode takes us to the convergence of ethics, history, and free speech in the public sphere. Tackling the contentious debates over critical race theory and the ethics of controversial campus speakers, we explore the significance of including a spectrum of historical perspectives in educational settings. By examining partnerships like that between Colonial Williamsburg and a historic African American church, our conversation with Larry underscores the need for a more inclusive American narrative. Wrapping up, we contemplate how one-on-one dialogues, rather than heated public debates, can lead to deeper understanding and respect for the myriad of viewpoints that make up our political landscape. Join us as we uncover the value of fostering these exchanges, even in the face of issues that resist straightforward compromise.0:00 Navigating Political Division and Leadership10:36 Building Political Cohesion and Constructive Conversations19:52 Ethics and Moderation in Politics27:46 Ethics and Perspectives in Public Life42:35 Finding Common Ground in Political ConversationsMusic: Coma-Media (intro)                 WinkingFoxMusic (outro)Recorded: 12/21/23

On this episode of The F.I.T. in Faith podcast, host Tamra Andress sits down with special guest Virginia House Delegate Anne Ferrell Tata to discuss the journey from being a dedicated wife and mother to serving in Virginia's House of Delegates. They explore Anne's personal calling to politics and her passion for serving humanity, touching on topics like foster care, human trafficking, the military, and fighting antisemitism. Tamra and Anne also delve into the importance of prayer in politics, the power of bipartisan collaboration, & maintaining boundaries while creating intimacy with the community. Anne shares her experiences in handling both positive and negative feedback with grace and emphasizes the significance of representing Christ in her role. Join this enlightening conversation as they discuss the real-world impact of serving in politics and the value of open communication and transparency in building relationships with constituents. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of The F.I.T. in Faith podcast with Tamra Andress. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. About Anne: Delegate Anne Ferrell Tata is a Virginia House of Delegates member representing 80,000 people in the Northeast portion of Virginia Beach, from the Northend Oceanfront area, north to the Bay, and west through Little Neck. She was first elected in 2021 and was awarded the 2022 “Freshman Legislator of the Year” by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce after her first session. Anne Ferrell has championed and passed bipartisan legislation supporting Virginia Beach, the military, foster care children, and fighting human trafficking and antisemitism. She is the Republican nominee running for re-election and will be on the ballot in November.Anne Ferrell graduated from Florida State University, Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at UVA, and CIVIC Leadership Institute. Her “day job” is with EMF Broadcasting working in Ministry Partnerships. EMF Broadcasting's flagship brand, “K-LOVE Radio,” broadcasts its positive and encouraging contemporary Christian music on over 1,000 stations in all 50 states. Anne Ferrell is also a board member of iFoster, a national foster care organization, and serves on the Transportation, Education, and Communications, Technology and Innovation Committees in the Virginia House.Anne Ferrell has also been an award-winning Medical Sales Representative, inventor, patent holder, (mini) triathlete, author, speaker, and a daughter of an Army Chaplain and a schoolteacher. Anne Ferrell and her husband, attorney and former Naval officer Bob Tata, have four adult children and make their home in Virginia Beach, Virginia. When not in session, you often can find Anne Ferrell, her Chief of Staff Gina Lane, and her Legislative aide Gwynn Trinder, in their office on Laskin Rd. Where to Find Anne: https://teamtata.org/ GO VOTE! Where to Find Tamra: ⁉️ Have a faith & or biz question you'd like to have me answer? Feel free to write it, along with your honest review on Apple Podcasts - I'll share you and give you the answer in an upcoming episode!

Director of the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership, Larry Roberts, joins Chris for a thoughtful discussion on public leadership and reaching across party lines. They discuss how shifts in political parties, demographics, and generations have impacted governance in Virginia and beyond. Roberts' government service includes positions as Counselor to Governor Tim Kaine and Chief of Staff to Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax. In each position, he earned praise for working across the partisan aisle. Learn more about Sorensen: https://sorensen.coopercenter.org/

Changed Assignment: President Ericke Cage President Ericke Cage is Dr. Foster's guest on this episode of Fostering Solutions. The 13th president of West Virginia State University, President Cage is a native of Halifax County, Virginia. He joined the university in July 2021 as vice president and chief of staff and was subsequently appointed by the Board as the university's chief operating officer on July 30, 2021, with responsibility for managing the day-to-day operations of the university. Since assuming the leadership of West Virginia State University, Cage has prioritized institutional stabilization and operational optimization, renewal of the “state spirit,” the development and expansion of high demand academic programs, and the cultivation of a diverse range of internal and external relationships to support WVSU's forward momentum and growth. Under Cage's leadership, the university was able to obtain historic levels of state funding for its land-grant programs and Healthy Grandfamilies program during the recently concluded state legislative session. Also, the university recently obtained a more than $700,000 grant from the Kanawha County Commission to launch a Cybersecurity Innovation Center at WVSU in fall 2022. Plans are also underway to add the university's first doctoral degree program in education. Prior to joining WVSU, Cage most recently served as executive advisor to the president and Board of Visitors at Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia – where as a member of the university's executive management team he served as principal advisor to the university president and board of visitors on matters related to institutional policy making, governance, government relations, and university ombudsman. Cage also served as speechwriter for Norfolk State's presidents and board chairs. While at Norfolk State University, Cage led the university's 2019-2025 strategic plan committee, served as the chief architect of the university's 2019-2020 self-assessment, and modernized the university's policymaking process to improve decision making and compliance. As a former education lobbyist, Cage was instrumental in expanding Norfolk State's presence and impact on Capitol Hill and before the Virginia General Assembly. He directly supported outreach efforts that helped Norfolk State secure the largest state appropriation in the history of the university. While at Norfolk State, Cage also authored a successful $2.7 million grant proposal to support student access, retention, and completion. As the principal advisor and speechwriter to Norfolk State's presidents and governing board chairs, Cage played a pivotal role in developing the institution's strategic priorities and crafting the narratives that helped to move these priorities forward. As university ombudsman, he advanced a culture of care and inclusion at Norfolk State by serving as a confidential resource for employees as they worked through issues of conflict and challenge. Prior to joining Norfolk State University, Cage served as director of government affairs for Teach for America, and also served as state policy and research director for the Obama-Biden 2012 reelection campaign. Cage served as legislative counsel for U.S. Congressman Tom Perriello, where he managed a legislative portfolio that included federal education, healthcare, defense, and veterans affairs policy. Cage also served as a law clerk for the U.S. Department of Defense, and a legislative fellow for the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs. He also served as a congressional fellow in the office of U.S. Congressman Keith Ellison. During law school, he completed summer legal placements in the New York City Law Department's Special Litigation Unit and at Prudential Financial Corporation. Cage began his professional career as a high school government teacher in his hometown of Halifax County, Virginia, where he was recognized as teacher of the year by the senior class in 2004. Cage is a graduate of Virginia Tech and the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets where he earned a bachelor's degree in political science with a minor in leadership studies. He holds a juris doctorate from the Rutgers University Law School, where he served as an Associate Editor of the Women's Rights Law Reporter, Associate Editor of the Rutgers Business Law Journal, Member of the Rutgers Moot Court Board, and Third Circuit Governor of the American Bar Association's Law Student Division. Cage holds a masters of law degree in litigation and dispute resolution from the George Washington University Law School. He is also a graduate of the United States Air Force's Air Command and Staff College and the University of Virginia's Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership. Cage currently serves on the boards of the Mountain East Conference, the West Virginia State University Research and Development Corporation, and the West Virginia State University Foundation. He is a past board member of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Alumni Association and the U.S. Selective Service System (local board). Cage is an active member of the Rotary Club of Charleston, West Virginia.

If you're a Ballstonian - or Arlingtonian for that matter - you've at least HEARD of the Arlington County Board. And whether it's a business matter, a community or social issue, or a pandemic-related measure - our county's governing board has a hand in almost all of the policy decisions and capital improvement implementations we see in Arlington. Takis Karantonis is an Arlington County Board member, and more specifically, the Arlington County Board liaison to the Ballston BID. He is a graduate of Berlin's Freie Universitaet, Leadership Arlington, and the University of Virginia's Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership. He's also the Senior Technical Advisor for the Microloan Program at the Enterprise Development Group of the Ethiopian Community Development Center - and former Executive Director of the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization.

Bryan Rhode always knew growing up that he wanted to serve in the military after college.  The son of a Navy pilot and the grandson of Army veterans, it seemed only natural.  Bryan attended Penn State University on a Navy ROTC scholarship and graduated 1st in his class at Marine Officer Candidate School.  He served for four years in the Marine Corps infantry, deploying overseas twice. After his military service, Bryan struck out in a new direction, attending law school at the University of Virginia.  He then studied public policy at the London School of Economics and enjoyed traveling extensively in Europe.  Upon his return to the States, Bryan practiced corporate law with a large firm before finding a love for the courtroom as a prosecutor.  Having served several years as a prosecutor, Bryan then moved on to successive high-level state government positions, including Secretary of Public Safety for the Commonwealth of Virginia, a gubernatorial cabinet post.  Bryan has always been involved in civic affairs, serving as a Rotarian, a board member for several local non-profits, and various leadership positions with the Bar and veterans' organizations.  Bryan was featured in a local style magazine's annual Top 40 Under 40 issue. Bryan eventually returned to the private sector as a Vice President for a Fortune 300 company, where he served in government affairs, as the company's internal auditor, and then as VP of Public Safety.   Bryan is a graduate of a Harvard Executive Program, the Virginia Executive Institute, the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership, and a Middle Eastern delegation of the American Council of Young Political Leaders. Founding ACUMEN Apparel, Bryan embarked on his new entrepreneurial career path.   With ACUMEN, he wanted to create a men's clothing brand that empowers professional men by solving their problems, so they can solve the world's.  ACUMEN began with the idea of the patent-pending Set, where Bryan used his unique knowledge of shirt stays in the military and improved on it to help professional men keep their dress shirts tucked and tight all day.  Bryan intends to build the ACUMEN brand to outfit the complete man. Bryan wants to equip men to conquer their day, day after day. Other ways to connect with Bryan: https://www.facebook.com/acumenapparel https://www.instagram.com/acumen.apparel/   In addition to listening to the episode, you can watch a video of their discussion on our YouTube Channel.  And be sure to subscribe to support the podcast! For general information about the podcast, send an email to info@beinhakerlaw.com To follow Mitch and the podcast, go to linktr.ee/beinhakerlaw. You can subscribe and listen to episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify and most other directories. Please review us whenever possible and thanks for your continued support! Sponsorships and paid guest appearances are available. Connect with us by email or on social media. The Accidental Entrepreneur is brought to you by Beinhaker Law, a boutique business & estates legal practice in Clark, NJ. To learn about shared outside general counsel services and how to better protect your business, visit https://beinhakerlaw.com/fractional-gen-counsel/ Please support our affiliate sponsors (https://beinhakerlaw.com/podcast-affiliates/). Also, support the show and get your own podcast merch! (https://beinhakerlaw.com/podcast-store/) One of One Productions - a New Jersey-based studio, just over the George Washington bridge, that caters to the booming business of podcasting. Be sure to check out the guesting kit that they've created exclusively for our listeners! https://one-of-one-productions.myshopify.com/products/mitchell-beinhakers-guesting-kit North Authentic - NorthAuthentic.com is a conscious hair care marketplace offering the cleanest brands from around the world. Their pro stylists curate only the most fabulous non-toxic hair products. Use our affiliate link for all your purchases! https://shrsl.com/38heu The Healthy Place - Findyourhealthyplace.com has thousands of supplements to help you live a better quality of life; as well as natural solutions for chronic pain, stress, anxiety, depression, sleep and much, much more. Need guidance? Use their Live Chat feature and talk to a Wellness Consultant right on their website. The Accidental Entrepreneur is a trademark of Mitchell C. Beinhaker. Copyright 2018-2022. All rights reserved.

Bryan walks through his journey from military service, to a career in the Virginia state government, being a prosecutor, and what led him to becoming a founder in the menswear industry. Jason and Bryan commiserate on what's wrong with professional men's clothing and how Acumen Apparel is ready to solve it. Never be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. Even if you fail, you never really fail because you have suffered that you did something different.Bryan Rhode always knew growing up that he wanted to serve in the military after college. The son of a Navy pilot and the grandson of Army veterans, it seemed only natural. Bryan attended Penn State University on a Navy ROTC scholarship and graduated 1 st in his class at Marine Officer Candidate School. He served for four years in the Marine Corps infantry, deploying overseas twice.Having served several years as a prosecutor, Bryan then moved on to successive high- level state government positions, including Secretary of Public Safety for the Commonwealth of Virginia, a gubernatorial cabinet post.  Bryan has always been involved in civic affairs, serving as a Rotarian, a board member for several local non- profits, and various leadership positions with the Bar and veterans' organizations. Bryan was featured in a local style magazine's annual Top 40 Under 40 issue.Bryan is a graduate of a Harvard Executive Program, the Virginia Executive Institute, the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership, and a Middle Eastern delegation of the American Council of Young Political Leaders.Founding ACUMEN Apparel (www.ShopACUMEN.com), Bryan embarked on his new entrepreneurial career path.  With ACUMEN, he wanted to create a men's clothing brand that empowers professional men by solving their problems, so they can solve the world's. ACUMEN began with the idea of the patent-pending Set, where Bryan used his unique knowledge of shirt stays in the military and improved on it to help professional men keep their dress shirts tucked and tight all day.  Bryan intends to build the ACUMEN brand to outfit the complete man. Bryan wants to equip men to conquer their day, day after day.www.ShopACUMEN.comhttps://www.facebook.com/acumenapparelhttps://www.instagram.com/acumen.apparel/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-rhode-a5115a5/Enjoying the podcast? Please tell your friends, give us a shoutout and a follow on social media, and take a moment to leave us a review at https://lovethepodcast.com/talkingtocoolpeople.Find the show at all of the cool spots below.WebsiteFacebookInstagramIf something from this or any episode has sparked your interest and you'd like to connect about it, please email us at podcast@jasonfrazell.com. We love hearing from our listeners!If you are interested in being a guest on the show, please visit jasonfrazell.com/podcast

This episode of Capital Region Catalyze features GWP CEO JB Holston in conversation with Jay Carney, SVP of Global Corporate Affairs at Amazon, and Matt De Ferranti, Arlington County Board Chair. Discussing everything from racial equity in Arlington to the potential for the region with Amazon's HQ2, Matt and Jay share insights and learnings that will help ours become the most inclusive growth region in the country.Hosted by JB Holston. Produced by Maribeth Romslo and Nina Sharma. Edited by Maribeth Romslo. Engineered by Micah Johnson. With support from Jenna Klym, Justin Matheson-Turner, and Christian Rodriguez.About our guests:Jay Carney joined Amazon in March 2015 to run the company's new Global Corporate Affairs organization. In this role, he oversees Amazon's Public Affairs and Public Policy divisions, and reports to CEO Jeff Bezos. From January 2011 through June 2014, Carney served as White House Press Secretary to President Obama. As press secretary, he was the primary spokesperson for the president, the administration and the United States government. In the first two years of the Obama Administration, Carney served as director of communications for Vice President Joe Biden. Before moving to the White House, Carney spent 21 years as a reporter, 20 of them at Time Magazine. From 2005 – 2008, he was Time's Washington Bureau Chief. Earlier assignments for Time included stints covering the Clinton White House, the George W. Bush White House and Congress. He joined Time as its Miami bureau chief in 1988. From 1990-1993, he was a correspondent in Time's Moscow bureau, covering the collapse of the Soviet Union. His first job out of college was at The Miami Herald. Carney has been deeply involved in global policy and communications throughout his career. As a journalist, he wrote extensively on domestic and foreign policy issues, legislative battles and political campaigns. On September 11, 2001, he was one of just a few reporters on board Air Force One with President Bush. Carney later won the 2003 Gerald R. Ford Prize for Distinguished Reporting on the Presidency. In government, he was a senior adviser to both President Obama and Vice President Biden, and represented each of them before the press and the public. Carney was raised in Virginia and earned a B.A. in Russian and East European Studies from Yale University. He lives in Washington, DC, with his wife and their two children.                                    Matt de Ferranti's career, first as a teacher in a low-income community in Houston and later as a lawyer, has been dedicated to helping people build better lives for themselves and their children. As an attorney, Matt worked on land use and economic development issues for local governments. He subsequently served as an advocate for economic and educational equity at Feeding America, Habitat for Humanity, Rebuilding Together, and the Education Trust.First elected to the Arlington County Board in November 2018, Matt was unanimously elected as Chair of the County Board by his colleagues on January 4, 2021. Matt began serving on Arlington County's Housing Commission in 2013. In 2014, he was appointed to the Arlington Public Schools Budget Advisory Council, where he served as Chair in 2017-2018. Matt also has served on the Joint Facilities Advisory Commission, which brings Arlington County, Arlington Public Schools, and the community together to plan for our future.A 2015 Leadership Arlington graduate, 2016 graduate of the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership, and 2017 graduate of Arlington Neighborhood College, Matt grew up in neighboring McLean and lives in the Rock Spring neighborhood with his wife, Brooke.

Former U.S. Senator John W. Warner (R-Virginia) discusses the importance of effective leadership and bipartisanship to deliver results for the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation during his 30-year tenure in the Senate. In conversation with Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership Director Larry Roberts, Senator Warner reflects on how his experience building relationships in the Senate led to solutions and improvements that achieved broad, bipartisan support. In his 42 years of public service in the military and elective office, Warner learned essential lessons of the importance of values and of public service that he wants to impart to young people today. For more information, go to Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership's website. Host: Larry Roberts Guest: Senator John W. Warner Producer & Editor: Claire Downey Executive Producer: JC Ignaszweski Music Credits: Air Hockey Saloon by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under an Attribution License. http://chriszabriskie.com/licensing

  This episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast series features an interview with VHHA President and CEO Sean Connaughton and Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership Director Larry Roberts for a discussion on a new partnership between VHHA and Sorensen to help inform future civic leaders about health care issues and to engage more health care professionals with the Sorensen training program. Sends questions, comments, or feedback to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact us on Twitter or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

Former U.S. Senator John W. Warner (R-Virginia) issues a call to public service and offers advice on being true to yourself and use advantages given to you to make the next generation's experience better than your own. In conversation with Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership Director Larry Roberts, Senator Warner reflects on how his experience at UVA Law affected his long career of public service through times of war and peace. From his Navy experience in World War II at 17 years old to concluding his 30 years of service in the U.S. Senate, Warner learned essential lessons of being a public servant that he wants to impart to young people today. For more information, go to Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership's website. Host: Larry Roberts Guest: Senator John W. Warner Producer & Editor: Claire Downey Executive Producer: JC Ignaszweski Music Credits: Air Hockey Saloon by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under an Attribution License. http://chriszabriskie.com/licensing

How much attention to you pay to the leadership in your community? Are you plugged into the decisions that are on the table or do you react when things get too close to home. There was a time that I took much for granted. Then somewhere between becoming a mother and increasing my participation in the local community, I started paying closer attention. Maybe, that's where it all begins....something or someone you care about is being ignored or mistreated, and you decide that it's time to let your voice be heard and fight for what you believe in. In this episode, I am talking to three active leaders in the community. I went all the way with this one. You will also find it live on Facebook @ViewFromthe5thRow! My featured guests include: Buta Biberaj - Buta Biberaj has lived by the principles of Justice, Equality, Transparency, and Integrity all of her life and was recently elected as Commonwealth Attorney for Loudoun County, Virginia in 2019. Buta practiced as a trial attorney in Loudoun County for over 25 years and a substitute judge for over 11 years. Buta spent her entire career helping families, children and clients with problems that required experienced, sensitive, and solution based approaches. The ultimate goal being to help address the core root issues of the matter, provide support systems and prevent repeat incidents of crisis. Buta was a guardian ad litem for 23 years. Judges from the Juvenile and Circuit Courts in Loudoun, Fairfax and Fauquier Counties consistently selected her to represent the best interests of children and the elderly in some of the most complex and dire cases that came before the courts. Krysta N. Jones - Krysta Jones has committed her life to public service, developing leaders and changing lives. Named one of Leadership Arlington's Top 40 Under 40 , she was also featured in Ebony Magazine as a "Hero Next Door." She successfully represented two associations for eight years as a registered lobbyist, advocating for women’s and socio economic status issues. Krysta served as the Director of Outreach for two Members of Congress, designing outreach strategies, developing relationships with key community leaders and communicating their legislative agenda via meetings and over 20 congressional events. While serving in the Peace Corps in Paraguay from 2000-2002, Krysta helped create student governments, and procured funding and provided training for a community radio station. Krysta hosts her own show, "A Seat at the Table" on Arlington Independent Media. She is a graduate of the Sorensen Institute of Political Leadership and the Women’s Campaign School at Yale. https://www.krystajones.com/vote-lead-impact Nancy Finley Barbour - Nancy Finley Barbour has nearly 30 years of project management experience in information technology consulting. Nancy is an active member of the Loudoun County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and has been active with the Social Action Committee for more than 30 years. Nancy has organized and spoken at political, empowerment and educational workshops for over 20 years and is the founder co-founder of Mocha Entrepreneurs of Loudoun County, a group that meets monthly to network with small business owners. Nancy has worked on several political campaigns behind the scenes for many years and loves to celebrate when her candidates win. Nancy lives by the quote by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “A man can’t ride your back unless it’s bent.” Nancy is the recipient of the VLI 2020 Vision Awards presented by the Virginia Leadership Institute for her leadership and advocacy in minority student achievement. IG @Codesuccess --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/viewfrom5throw/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/viewfrom5throw/support

The Sorensen Institute is a bipartisan leadership organization, that focuses on the development of leadership skills for Virginia residents interested in becoming active in public service through politics. In this episode of Intersections of Public Service we talk to Associate Director of Sorensen; Lauren Gilbert, to take a deeper dive into the 5 different programs as well as specifically the High School Leaders Program. Lauren addresses what makes a good public servant, how policy coming out of the HSLP program has made an impact, and why it's important to have teenagers not be the leaders of tomorrow but the leaders of today. To hear more about the High School Leaders Program you can go to our website at coopercenter.org, where we have two interviews with Student Policy Makers Alex Moreno and Choetsow Tenzin about their experiences. Sorensen Institute Website Cooper Center Website Host: Claire Downey Guest: Lauren Gilbert Project Manager: Miles Greatwood Music Credits: Air Hockey Saloon by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under an Attribution License. http://chriszabriskie.com/licensing

Matthew welcomes Ashton and they discuss their meeting at the Sorensen Institute and the legal hurdles the disability community encounters.

How does government currently work in Charlottesville? That was the general question posted to panelists Sunday at a forum cosponsored by Charlottesville Tomorrow and the League of Women Voters. "People tend to look at local government to solve all community problems even though their powers are limited," said Bitsy Waters, a former Charlottesville mayor. "It's the job of [city] Councils to listen and figure out what they can and can't do.” The event held at the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library’s Central Branch was the first of a series designed to educate newcomers to local politics on what’s come before and what could change. "In the aftermath of the events in Charlottesville this past August, many citizens have asked us to hold educational programs that would inform citizens about how the local city government is structured today and how it might be structured in the future," said Kerin Yates, president of the League of Women Voters. Richard Schragger, a professor of law at the University of Virginia, is the author of City Power: Urban Governance in a Global Age. He said citizens should understand both how local governments fit into our country's federal system as well as how localities are structured in Virginia. "Often the folks that are exercising power are not in fact the elected officials of the city but are actually officials either in the state government or the federal government," Schragger said. "Cities all across the country are considered to be creatures of the state as a matter of federal Constitutional law." Schragger said most localities across the country have a council-manager form of government such as Charlottesville. In this set-up, elected officials serve as a legislature that acts as an executive and sometimes makes quasi-judicial decisions such as those related to land use. "We do not have a singular executive that exercises power," Schragger said. "The mayor is elected among the folks on the Council and that person speaks for the Council to the extent the Council wants them to do." Since 2010, City Manager Maurice Jones has made decisions that in other U.S. localities would be the realm of an elected mayor. In Virginia, only Richmond citizens have what is known as a "strong" mayor. "The city manager doesn't have political authority, but managerial authority," Schragger said. "It's a little bit confusing about who is supposed to do what in these kinds of systems." Charles Barbour served as the first African-American mayor from 1974 to 1976. He was clear who had the power when he was an elected official. "The buck stopped with the Council even though the city manager ran the city," Barbour said, who was served on Council from 1970 to 1978. At the time, Barbour said Charlottesville was still coming out of state-sanctioned segregation and there was an opportunity for many changes. When Barbour joined Council in 1970, there was only one African-American on the school board, which was an appointed body at the time. He nominated a second person of color. "That created a big stir because traditionally there was just one African-American on the school board," Barbour said. "If you look around today you have many things that have changed." Barbour said African-Americans in the mid-20th century and before could only live in the heart of the city. "Yet anyone could build a service station or garage next to African-American housing because that was the rule," Barbour said. "We changed those rules. We rezoned so that could never happen again." Bitsy Waters was first elected to Council in 1988 and was made Mayor during her first term, just as has happened with current Mayor Nikuyah Walker, "It was a steep learning curve," Waters said. "Lots of things have changed since then but our form of government is basically the same." Waters explained that Councilors are elected in staggered terms to provide change as well as continuity. Each member represents the entire city rather than an individual ward. She said Virginia is unique in that cities and counties are separate from each other. That leads to duplication of services. "We have the constraint of state and federal governments that have substantially reduced their financial support for schools, affordable housing and other services," Waters said. "City government does not have the financial resources to make up for all of those deficits." Waters said the effects of those constraints can be seen in current events. Council cannot remove Confederate statues in municipal parks without permission from the General Assembly. A House bill to allow cities to relocate them to a museum failed to make it out of a committee late last month. Tom Walls, executive director of the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia, was also a panelist. The next event in the series will be held on Feb. 25 at the Jefferson School African-American Heritage Center beginning at 2:00 p.m. The topic will be "How might Charlottesville be governed differently in the future?"   TIMELINE FOR PODCAST 0:01:00 - Introduction from Kerin Yates, president of the  League Women of Votes 0:03:00 - Comments from Brian Wheeler of Charlottesville 0:04:00 - Comments from Andrea Douglas of the Jefferson School African-American Heritage Center 0:07:15 - Opening comments from Richard Schragger, a professor of law at the University of Virginia 0:21:15 - Opening comments from Charles Barbour, the first African-American mayor who served from 1974 to 1976 0:26:00 - Opening coments from Bitsy Waters, mayor from 1988 to 1990 0:38:10 - Opening comments from Tom Walls of the Jefferson School African-American Heritage Center 0:45:30 – Question and answer period begins   Download

People like to ask me when and how I got started talking about ethical and sustainable fashion. It’s definitely been a process for me over the years and I don’t claim to know it all or be perfect by any means. When I really started learning about the ins and outs of the fashion industry and how harmful it is and how WE are just contributing to it... I knew I had to do something. I knew I had to do my part. Because, believe it or not, one person can make a difference. The ripple effect we all have on each other can make an impact.  My guest this week is April Auger Perrin, the founder of All Awear, a website dedicated to connecting consumers with the ethical fashion industry! You know this is a topic that I love and I can talk about for hours on end. This was a great chat and I know you’ll love it! ABOUT APRIL: April Auger Perrin began her professional career at the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia as the Director of Programs and also served in a similar position at the statewide executive leadership program, Lead Virginia. In her work with political and organizational leaders, she recognized the importance of personal branding and public perception. Using her background in public relations, fashion, and her knowledge of perception and image management, April has delivered numerous presentations on the impact of personal brand and image management.  She intensified her research and skills by becoming an ICF certified coach. Additionally, she was trained as a personal stylist under the tutelage of Stacy London of the “What Not to Wear” TV show. A few of the organizations that April has had the privilege of working with are: CFA Institute, University of Virginia, Junior League of Charlottesville, State Farm Insurance Companies, and Merrill Lynch.    April has a Masters Degree in Non-Profit Studies from the University of Richmond, where she wrote her thesis on fashion-related social entrepreneurship. In June 2017, she launched All Awear as a culmination of her work in fashion, styling, and the nonprofit sector. All Awear is a website designed to inspire and connect consumers to ethical fashion brands as well as educating them on the importance of conscious consumerism. Travel and volunteering with her husband are two of the ways she enjoys her free time.  CONNECT WITH APRIL: http://allawear.com/ https://www.facebook.com/allawear/ https://www.instagram.com/all_awear/ https://www.pinterest.com/ALL_AWEAR/ Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.  

Independent Kenneth Jackson is a candidate for Charlottesville City Council. Two of the five seats on council will be determined in the November 7 general election. Other candidates in this race include John Hall (I), Heather Hill (D), Amy Laufer (D), Paul Long (I), and Nikyuah Walker (I).  Each candidate was interviewed by Charlottesville Tomorrow and asked 10 questions about their qualifications, priorities and important quality of life issues.  Included in the box at the right are links to the full transcript and audio recording of those interviews. Bio: Kenny Jackson is a 50-year- old native of Charlottesville, Virginia who would be honored to serve on Charlottesville City Council. Kenny firmly believes that local government needs to govern for the people, be accessible and answerable to them. The role of government is to promote and foster an environment in which people can flourish and contribute to the well-being of their communities. Education: Kenny attended Burnley Moran and Clark Elementary Schools; Buford Middle School; and graduated from Charlottesville High School in 1986. Kenny studied Business Management at Piedmont Virginia Community College and Criminal Justice at Southside Virginia Community College. He received a Certificate in Political Studies from the University of Virginia’s Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership. Occupation: Kenny has 30 years’ experience in business management and has held supervisory roles. Previous political experience: Ran as a Republican for City Council in 2004 Age on Election Day: 50 Neighborhood: Johnson Village Hometown: Charlottesville Family: He is the proud father of a 28-year- old daughter who attended and graduated from the Charlottesville Public School System. Other interests and experiences: Since the age of 18, Kenny has been involved in Community Service Boards and organizations in and around Charlottesville. Telephone: (434) 390-7598 Email: kwj34@embarqmail.com Website: www.kennyjacksoncville.com Download

On the Wednesday edition of HearSay, host Cathy Lewis will interview Tom Walls, Executive Director of the Thomas C. Sorensen Institute of Political Leadership at UVA. Later, Virginian Pilot photographer Stephen Katz and columnist Courtney Mabeus give us an inside look at recovery efforts in Puerto Rico. Tune in on 89.5 WHRV-FM and join the conversation by dialing 757-440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

Tune in for a broadcast of a panel discussion hosted by the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at The University of Virginia and Christopher Newport University's Center for Public Policy. The discussion took place May 26th. Legislators taking part in the dialogue include: Sen. Tommy Norment, Sen. Frank Wagner, Del. Kenny Alexander and Del. Lynwood Lewis.