Uncommon Bridges

Congratulations to Skylar Benson, who has been promoted to Project Manager on our team. We asked her: What motivates you to do this work? "Intentional community engagement. By that, I mean when the community is engaged in such a meaningful way that they feel connected to the work, and then other people see the work they're doing, and they become more involved, and it has a domino effect of creating an active community. It's great to see this change."

We're thrilled to receive the King County, WA Small Business Award for Workforce Development. What an honor to be recognized among so many other great small businesses—the heart of our economy! Our firm is now a partnership among four individuals whose careers developed from within. We're working hard to walk our talk by creating an equitable work culture within our company AND outside in our community with our clients. With Noel Frame, Ishmael Nuñez and Andrés Mantilla - and the vision of Founding and Managing Partner Brian Scott.

Welcome to our new team members, Liza Burell and Marisol Beas! Liza is our new Lead for Policy and Programs. Her career has been dedicated to changing our systems so that they work for people—and not the other way around. She brings expertise in homeless response, workforce, post-secondary, and K-12 education. Marisol is our new Project Manager. She brings expertise in youth advocacy, mental health, and public budgeting. We're so glad to have you both on board, we're going to do great things! Pictured Left to Right: Marisol, Liza, Noel Frame, Andrés Mantilla.

🍁 ✉️ Lot's of good news from our team! We're still feeling that IDA buzz. Check out our latest newsletter and sign-up to stay in the know. Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gdJYpRW9 To subscribe https://lnkd.in/gWWgxcHp Photo of Uncommon Bridges Partners Ishmael Nuñez, Noel Frame & Andrés Mantilla, Brian Scott at MOHAI during International Downtown Association conference #IDASEA24

Photo backdrops aren't just for celebrity red carpets, they are for engaged community members! Our meetings have food, music, and even dancers to bring people together and build trust. This month, we've been facilitating meetings for the Puget Sound Regional Council on roadway safety to inform a new Regional Safety Action Plan. If you live in King, Pierce, Kitsap, or Snohomish County, you can get involved at a meeting or share your thoughts via an online Questionnaire. https://lnkd.in/gAhUrEjd With Ariam Ford, AICP, Ishmael Nuñez, Andrés Mantilla, Charlotte L. Jernick, Skylar Benson, Noel Frame, Emily Davila #roadsafety #communityengagement

Seattle is full of inspiring places! Our team recently led a tour of Historic South Downtown, beginning in Chinatown International District and ending in Pioneer Square. We're grateful to everyone that made this possible: Alliance for Pioneer Square, Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area, Totem Star, The Cultural Space Agency, RailSpur Seattle, Jennie Kovalcik, Ishmael Nuñez, Lisa Howard, Olisa Enrico-Johnson, Sonia-Lynn Abenojar, Sergio Max Legon-Talamoni, #IDASEA24

Welcome to LinkedIn Best Start! We're glad to be on your team. Follow for amazing work for early child care providers.

Countdown to IDA! Seattle has so much offer you. Look forward to the: 1. Views 2. Coffee 3. Music 4. Saying hello to our team!

Fact: Our cultural spaces can create equity. Investing in creatives creates vibrant cities. Our team is currently in Indianapolis and as part of our work on a cultural equity plan for the city. We are INSPIRED. Pictured: Ishmael Nuñez facilitates a cultural coordinators and creatives roundtable. Art installations at Big Car Collaborative. With Charlotte L. Jernick, Third Way Creative, GANGGANG, HR&A Advisors. #creativeeconomy #placemaking

There's still time to register for our walking tour of Downtown's Historic Neighborhoods at the International Downtown Association conference. Led by Jennie Kovalcik and Ishmael Nuñez, the tour will take you to inspiring places, beginning in Chinatown International District and ending in Pioneer Square. Along the way, you'll learn about culturally informed placemaking through public-private partnerships. https://lnkd.in/g86N2nKM We're grateful for partners Alliance for Pioneer Square and Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area. #IDASEA24 Photos: Hood Famous, Pioneer Square by History Link; Seattle Office of Arts & Culture.