Second Chances and Removing Labels

Second Chances and Removing Labels

Written By Helen Hope Kimbrough “The Power to label is the power to destroy.” -Allen Frances As the Director of Community Engagement at Next Stage, I frequently have the opportunity to sit down with people from a variety of backgrounds across our community. A...
The Path Ahead for Next Stage

The Path Ahead for Next Stage

Where has the year gone? Can you believe it’s already mid-October? After a couple of years that felt like time stood still as we struggled through the pandemic and remote working, 2022 has flown by for the Next Stage team. We have had our sleeves rolled up working...
The Next Stage Team Welcomes Randy Jordan!

The Next Stage Team Welcomes Randy Jordan!

The Next Stage team is thrilled to announce that community health thought leader Randy Jordan is joining our team as Chief Advisor, Impact for Health. Randy is a nationally known community health expert and a passionate and thoughtful leader, committed to...
Why Every Collaboration Needs Controversy

Why Every Collaboration Needs Controversy

“It’s not polite to talk about politics, money or religion.” Like most Americans, this was the advice I was given growing up. It was meant as advice to help avoid awkward conflict and it sent a clear message – some topics are too personal to discuss openly. For many...