Rediscovering Simplicity, Impact, and Joy: My Mountain Sabbatical in Northern MNLife has a way of keeping us busy, constantly immersed in the hustle and bustle of everyday responsibilities. However, there are moments…Jul 19, 2023Jul 19, 2023
Published inGET CitiesWhy DEI Initiatives Need Transformative Tech LeadershipLeslie Lynn Smith, Forbes Council MemberApr 14, 2023Apr 14, 2023
The Night Art Healed the Broken HeartsOn Saturday, September 3, 2022, The Long Goodbye (a rock opera created, produced and directed by singer-songwriter Emily Rooker) was…Sep 7, 20221Sep 7, 20221
Published inGET CitiesThe TruthI have several obligations as an economic development executive in pursuit of belonging, equity, inclusion and justice in our economy. One…Jul 28, 2022Jul 28, 2022
Published inGET CitiesEntrepreneurship as a Way to Equity in TechThe formal practice of changing systems, be they broken or working exactly as they are intended to, is messy, dynamic, satisfying and often…Apr 19, 2022Apr 19, 2022
Published inGET CitiesWalking the walk: Where the rubber meets the road for gender and racial equity in techAlthough not the literal definition of insanity, I often find myself relating to the common aphorism: “Insanity is doing the same things…Feb 4, 2022Feb 4, 2022
