In this episode, we talk with Seth Pinsky…CEO of the 92nd St. Y in New York, a cultural stalwart in the city focused on convening people across difference, with the …
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Author Archives: Gina Baleria
Civity Partners with Welcoming America on Workshop to Build Trust Across Difference
Last month, Malka and Palma provided an online session on “How to Build Trust Across Difference in Your Community” to several dozen members of Welcoming America. Welcoming America, a long-time partner …
Civity Featured on PBS NewsHour
Civity’s relationship-building approach to increasing social trust is featured in a recent episode of the PBS NewsHour’s America at a Crossroads with Judy Woodruff. Woodruff and her team filmed a Civity workshop …
James Coan of More Like US on Scaling Bridging Efforts
In this episode, we talk with James Coan, Co-Founder and Executive Director of More Like US, a national organization that seeks to correct political misperceptions – helping people see that we’re not really …
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John Paul Lederach on Peacebuilding Through Relationship & Common Connection
In this episode, we talk with John Paul Lederach – professor emeritus at the University of Notre Dame, focused on international peacebuilding. Lederach spent much of his career helping build …
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How Public Interest Communications Can Benefit Communities, with Angela Bradbery
In this episode, we talk with Angela Bradbery – Frank Karel Chair in Public Interest Communications at the University of Florida’s College of Journalism & Communications. Bradbery spearheads the annual Public Interest Communications …
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Bridging & relationship building through service with Jennifer Leshnower
In this episode, we talk with Jennifer Leshnower, Bridging & Democracy Advisor at AmeriCorps. Jennifer and I discuss the importance of bringing people together — and how relationship building through service, and …
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Ben Bain of More Perfect Union on Strengthening Communities Through Relationships
In this episode, we talk with Ben Bain, volunteer Brick Yard leader for the Washington, D.C. area for the organization More Perfect Union. More Perfect Union seeks to strengthen communities through …
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Michael McRay on Becoming Re-storied to See the Humanity in Yourself and Others
In this episode, we talk with Michael McRay, experiential story coach, and founder of Becoming Restoried. Michael helps others find and share their own stories, toward healing, reconciling, and connection. The …
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WATCH: Civity in Conversation with Citizen Connect
Malka & Palma sat down with Citizen Connect Co-Founder Brian Clancy in April on Citizen Connect Live to discuss Civity, the importance of engaging in conversation to build relationships, and …
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