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....
From the countryside to the big city, David discovered his calling to be an urban planner. Following his passions, David seeks justice and empowerment to set forth a way of planning that centers engagement from the start. From Country Boy to City Planner [caption id="attachment_17637" align="alignright" width="300"]...
Anneke brings a diverse range of experiences in project management, experiential education, and engagement with non-profit, civic and governmental stakeholders. Her prior experiences enabled her to work alongside communities across the United States and Western & Southern Africa on issues of community-led development, equitable social...
Stephanie Fuentes joined Connect the Dots in April 2023 as a Project Manager for Community Engagement. Her background in arts administration serving in roles at a community arts center and in local government brings experience in community engagement from an arts & culture point of view....
Sophia Peterson joined Connect the Dots in February 2022 as a Project Assistant before becoming a full time Community Engagement Associate in June 2023. She graduated with a degree in Political Sociology from Swarthmore College in 2023. During her time at Swarthmore, she worked as...
Meet our newest colleague, Robby Alva, who recently joined Connect the Dots as a Community Development and Engagement Associate! Based in Philadelphia, Robby comes from a multicultural and international background, and has been informed by his professional and personal experiences to dedicate his career to...
Meet Lily Goodspeed, who joined Connect the Dots this summer as a Senior Associate! We asked Lily about the professional journey that brought her to Connect the Dots and are so excited to get to know her as we collaborate! [caption id="attachment_16535" align="alignright" width="204"] Lily, her...