Housing Connector’s success would not have been possible without the encouragement and support of LT classmates and alumni. The LT community rallied behind me and not only provided direction but also their time and resources to help bring our vision to reality.
Check out the rest of the story to see how the LT community helped Shkëlqim launch a new organization, Housing Connector, to increase access and remove barriers to housing for individuals experiencing homelessness.
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Challenge Day Reflections, written by LT alumni, are designed to help you stay connected to the LT curriculum, sharing highlights and resources from our content-rich Challenge Days. We hope you enjoy these monthly updates!
At the Arts & Culture Day, held at the Seattle Center, LT’20 identified multiple approaches to using arts and culture as forces that catalyze positive change; examined local examples of how arts and culture offer opportunities to connect and gather; assessed the cultural landscape in King County and gathered insights into how funding is generated and distributed to support artists and organizations; and reflected on testimonials from individuals who shared how their arts and culture efforts intersect with the other Challenge Day pillars.
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To keep you connected to LT and the current issues and topics discussed in the curriculum, LT shares highlights and resources from the recent Challenge Day. We hope you enjoy these monthly updates!
At the Education Challenge Day, held at South Seattle College, LT’20 identified educational challenges/opportunities significant to our region, examined systemic realities of racial disparity in education, explored why the achievement gap continues to exist, and engaged in conversations about the complexity of the educational landscape, including the controversial aspects of it.
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To keep you connected to LT and the current issues and topics discussed in the curriculum, LT shares highlights and resources from the recent Challenge Day. We hope you enjoy these monthly updates!
At the Neighborhoods & Communities Challenge Day, held at Northwest African American Museum, LT’20 explored the importance of strong, diverse social networks in creating healthy communities, delved into the fundamentals of the development eco-system, particularly the tension between growth, affordability, and displacement; and learned about race and racism in urban growth, including the disproportional negative impact on people of color.
Read MoreLT's Curriculum Committee, an incredible group of alumni and community leaders, develops and implements the annual curriculum for the Challenge Year, including planning the retreats and Challenge Days, and overseeing the two leadership labs. This committee ensures a focus on community and current issues, how the three sectors work together, racial equity, application of leadership principles, and the intersectionality of these components.
Read MoreWe are excited to introduce the LT Class of 2020. Members of LT’20 represent the three sectors (private, nonprofit, and public), work in a variety of industries, and demonstrate a deep commitment to making our region a better place to live and work.
Please join us in welcoming these leaders into the Leadership Tomorrow family!
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