I think we are all feeling a little displaced nowadays. Our kitchen tables have turned into offices, our social gatherings are for the most part through screens and wearing masks have become the new normal. There is more uncertainty than… Continue Reading
“I always knew I wanted to work with volunteers!” laughs Katy Colburn, Volunteer Resources Liason at Bloodworks Northwest, formerly known as Lane Blood Center. The Holden Center for Leadership and Community Engagement worked with Colburn and Bloodwrorks Northwest in our DuckCorps teams. Colburn’s journey to Bloodworks Northwest began after college… Continue Reading
When we think of the term “leader”, some common words pop into our heads: Extroverted. Charismatic. Powerful. Bold. Driven. All of which are fantastic characteristics to hold. However, not everyone holds them and, typically, some groups of people benefit from this ideal more than others. We see this everywhere, in businesses, in politics, in… Continue Reading
In light of the violence rocking our nation following the murder of George Floyd, Tony McDade, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, we want to acknowledge how horrific this time is for so many, and remind you that we support you… Continue Reading
The past several weeks have certainly been nothing short of… A lot. I tried to think of other adjectives to adequately describe this time of COVID-19, but nothing quite seemed to do it justice. I have a hard time… Continue Reading