I'm an ABCD practitioner, storyteller / roving illustrator and coach / consultant based in Indianapolis, IN. I was drawn to community and knowing peoples' gifts from a very young age, but found the words that matched my passion in college in 2005 when my favorite Sociology professor handed me the "big green book" (McKnight & Kretzmann's original ABCD book.) I practice ABCD in my own neighborhood and most recently have been leading a national project coaching capturing learnings from museums and libraries who are engaging with their communities using an ABCD framework. I have a wonderful 3 year old daughter and also enjoy exploring how ABCD helps parents, children and families thrive through my own experiments in cultivating neighborly mutuality in my own life.
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Story: Philadelphia Neighbors Uncover and Activate Local Assets with Library Support
Story: Philadelphia Neighbors Uncover and Activate Local Assets with Library Support
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"Learning Journeys Spark and Promote Connections" by April Doner
"Learning Journeys Spark and Promote Connections" by April Doner
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"What Brings You Joy? An urban neighborhood strengthens its community by asking unexpected questions"
"What Brings You Joy? An urban neighborhood strengthens its community by asking unexpected questions"
Hi friends,
It's been an absolute wonder and privilege for me to witness how the asset-based, neighbor-led work here in Indianapolis has sprouted and spread, ever...
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"What Brings You Joy? An urban neighborhood strengthens its community by asking unexpected questions"
"What Brings You Joy? An urban neighborhood strengthens its community by asking unexpected questions"
Hi friends,
It's been an absolute wonder and privilege for me to witness how the asset-based, neighbor-led work here in Indianapolis has sprouted and spread, ever...
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• 2 months ago
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Posted a new blog:
"What Brings You Joy? An urban neighborhood strengthens its community by asking unexpected questions"
"What Brings You Joy? An urban neighborhood strengthens its community by asking unexpected questions"
Hi friends,
It's been an absolute wonder and privilege for me to witness how the asset-based, neighbor-led work here in Indianapolis has sprouted and spread, ever...
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• 4 months ago
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"Discovering, Partnering with, & Hiring Connectors"
"Discovering, Partnering with, & Hiring Connectors"
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(draft) Community Catalyst Story: Free Library of Philadelphia
(draft) Community Catalyst Story: Free Library of Philadelphia
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Transcript - Agency-led Asset Mapping Webinar (IMLS CCI)
Transcript - Agency-led Asset Mapping Webinar (IMLS CCI)
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Slides - Asset Mapping Steps for Agencies (Pacific Community Solutions)
Slides - Asset Mapping Steps for Agencies (Pacific Community Solutions)
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"Discovering, Partnering with, & Hiring Connectors"
"Discovering, Partnering with, & Hiring Connectors"
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5-H Gifts Exercise Handout (Head, Heart, Hand, Human Connection)
5-H Gifts Exercise Handout (Head, Heart, Hand, Human Connection)