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Honored and excited to be moderating such an esteemed panel focusing on Emerging Industries: Workforce Innovation in Algiers on December 11th! Additional information and links are below!

This week marked the midpoint of our first five years. As I was taking this photo I was thinking about the amazing achievements of this group of outstanding scientists in such a short time! Over 60 PIs spread across the whole country (one is actually abroad!) in more than 20 prestigious institutions working on #preclinical #mousemodels to accelerate the pace of discovery of both #diagnosis and #therapy in important #disease areas such as #cancer, #CongenitalAnomalies, #microbiome, #haematopoiesis, #NeurologicalDisorders, #MitochondrialDiseases #ageing, also developing new technologies to modulate #protein levels in vivo and generate complex #alleles using the most up-to-date #GenomeEditing methods. Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell NMGN Microbiome Cluster MRC MitoCluster Karen Liu Pleasantine Mill sara wells Ben Davies Anthony Isles Andrew Wood Robert Pitceathly Laura Greaves Walid Khaled Karen Blyth Louis Chesler David Kent

Thank you so much for the partnership Washington Workforce Association for your work to advance the Community Reinvestment Plan Workforce Strategies that are making an impact. State-Funded IDAs (Individual Development Accounts): Washington’s Community Reinvestment Project (CRP) reintroduces state-supported IDAs, offering low-income individuals matched savings up to $10,000 for education, homeownership, and business development. Similar to investments in neighboring states like Oregon and California, enhancing economic mobility and stability by providing essential financial tools to build long-term assets. Focus on Underemployment: The CRP and Poverty Reduction Workgroup are driving a shift in Washington’s workforce system to address underemployment alongside unemployment. Programs like the EcSA Career Accelerator provide financial incentives, job training, financial coaching, and asset-building opportunities, integrating diverse services to support long-term financial stability and prevent economic crises. Small Business Grant Program: Washington’s CRP launched its first Small Business Grant Program, focusing on equitable economic development for underserved communities. Engaging over 820 Black, Latine, and Tribal-owned businesses, the program offers grants, workforce development support, and subsidized training for hiring and skills development. Business Navigators assist with resources to drive operations growth, promote good-paying careers, and dismantle systemic barriers, fostering economic stability and job creation in historically marginalized communities.

Receiving the King Charles III Coronation Medal is a profound moment for me as someone from Kenya, a country whose history is deeply entwined with the legacy of the British Empire. This recognition brings with it a duality of feelings: immense pride in the work I’ve been privileged to do and a moment to reflect on the complexities of colonial histories and the pathways we are forging to move forward. Kenya’s story, like mine, is one of resilience, transformation, and a commitment to building something better, even when the odds are stacked against us. At QuakeLab, we strive to reimagine systems that have historically excluded so many, using equity as a technical skill to dismantle barriers and create spaces of dignity and inclusion. This medal serves as both an honor and a reminder of how far we’ve come—and how far we still need to go. To my team, mentors, family, and community—thank you. Your trust, support, and courage fuel this work every day. To the countless changemakers out there, especially those who carry the weight of history on their shoulders, this is for you. We can honor where we’ve been while challenging the systems and narratives that have defined us. We can continue to ask the hard questions, push boundaries, and design a future that centers equity, justice, and shared humanity. Here’s to the work ahead—and the worlds we’ll build together.

New Orleans has installed a historic marker under the Claiborne overpass to honor a once-thriving Black business district displaced by Interstate 10 construction. From the 1830s to the 1970s, Claiborne Avenue was a vibrant hub of Black-owned businesses, fostering community and culture until its destruction for highway development. The marker, unveiled with a celebratory second line, serves as a tribute to the area’s entrepreneurial legacy and a reminder of its resilience. https://lnkd.in/gdwv-TfB

Great news for marine conservation and the empowerment of women in PNG!

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💭 Here are a few of the most powerful thoughts I’m reflecting on from Dayton Moore’s session: Make an advanced decision. A decision in the moment is a reaction. Take no credit for the wins but all of the responsibility for the mistakes. If you’re not making mistakes, you’re not being aggressive enough. Give people more than they expect. Don’t buy into fear and don’t let perfection paralyze you. Model the behavior you want to see. Be real with your team. You never grow out of the need to practice the fundamentals and build the muscle. You won’t be perfect, but we serve a perfect God who modeled perfect leadership in Christ. 💪

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