We sat down with CtD’s leadership to talk about the journey of Connect the Dots as we celebrate the milestone for 5 years in Philadelphia. Principal Sylvia Garcia-Garcia has been at CtD for nearly 3 years and comes from a background in strategic leadership. We...
We sat down with CtD’s leadership to talk about the journey of Connect the Dots as we celebrate the milestone for 5 years in Philadelphia. Marisa Denker is Founder and CEO who started Connect the Dots in Ireland and then brought it to Philadelphia in...
Connect the Dots is celebrating 5 years in Philadelphia, and it’s got us feeling reflective and excited about what’s ahead. We asked our team to share something they’re proud of, something they’re excited about, and something they’d love to do more of in the future....
I’ve always loved animals and being in nature, and I found my love for animal behavior and primatology at Franklin & Marshall College. I pictured myself following in the footsteps of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas, dedicating my life to fixing climate change...
Pati describes the trajectory of her professional career, by continuously asking herself, "What do I want to do when I grow up?" The answer evolves as she discovers her passion for creating spaces that not only function aesthetically but also foster a sense of community...
Welcome to our Bilingual English/Spanish Blog Post Series on Inclusive Public Engagement! A few days ago, a colleague approached me to talk about how to design an inclusive open house, particularly for the neighborhood where the event will be held, Chinatown. Inevitably we talk about Representation. First,...
Participatory engagement programs that include children and young adults cultivates a sense of ownership and responsibility for the community, empowering them to become active local citizens who contribute to positive change. Learn about several recent projects where Connect the Dots centered voices of the next...
Explore the impactful work of Connect the Dots over the years through an interactive Project Map and filter tool. Our Connect the Dots team is driven by impact. We work to connect diverse voices to decision making through meaningful engagement processes that drive real impact for...
Welcome to our Bilingual English/Spanish Blog Post Series on Inclusive Public Engagement In Spanish, we have several forms of “you". In countries like Colombia, “usted” is the norm. In Mexico “tú” is for peers who hold equal social power. In Guatemala “vos” is the most popular...
Accesibilidad Cultural Si eres parte de o trabajas regularmente con la comunidad Latinx en Estados Unidos, seguramente te ha pasado esto. Ves stands o mesas de información en las calles y no entiendes de qué se trata, sabes que no todos lo entienden. Algunas veces hay...