How I Am Changing the World One Step At A Time
Civic Virtue and Civil Discourse at the Institute for Citizens and Scholars
The Institute for Citizens and Scholars (C&S) is leading a national movement to integrate civic engagement into higher education through its College Presidents for Civic Preparedness initiative, equipping faculty with the skills to foster civil discourse and empower students to engage thoughtfully in democracy.
+More Perfect Union Fellow
As leader of the Miami Brickyard, my goal is to provide a space in the Miami area where individuals who share our core values of service, virtue, compassion, humility, courage, and hope can come together to embrace these principles and foster a united and thriving community.
I became a coach for Interactivity Foundation!
We bring people together in meaningful discussions that build social trust and strengthen democratic participation. By fostering curiosity, active listening, and open dialogue, we empower communities to collaboratively explore challenges and envision a better future.
What if… we could make the future brighter than today?
What if… everyone had the discussion skills to work together?
What if… we could help America talk?
Interfaith America @ 20
To mark the 20th anniversary of Interfaith America, we spoke with individuals connected to the organization about their own interfaith work, memories of Interfaith America, and their hopes for the future of interfaith cooperation.
Mena-Valdez Outstanding Service Award
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Mena-Valdez Outstanding Service Award *
The Mena-Valdez Outstanding Service Award is an accolade presented by the NASPA Latin Knowledge Community (LKC) to honor individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and service in promoting the student affairs profession, supporting students, and advancing the mission of the LKC. Recipients of this award are recognized for their mentorship, passion, and commitment to advocating for the success of Latin individuals in higher education.
Reflections
Dr. Janett I. Cordovés speaks about being a first-generation Cuban, STEM student who pursued a career in higher education, now working on supporting interfaith movement work at IFYC. The podcast covers how she is harnessing her spiritual gifts of humility, faith and joy to thrive during the pandemic. Janett speaks about the badass women that inspire her and the the importance of Marie Kondo-ing your community (surrounding yourself with people that espouse joy). She also speaks about three important questions she asks her self at various critical moments in her life:
- "What brings me joy?"
- "Does the world need me to do it?"
- "Am I any good at it?”