By: Anamaria Zgimbau, Next Stage Summer Community Voice Fellow Public transportation has become a prominent topic nowadays not only in Charlotte but on a global scale, praised for its environmental benefits and accessibility. In my 21 years of life, my exposure to...
The Next Stage Team Welcomes Wendy Orrego
Introducing Wendy The Next Stage team is thrilled to introduce Wendy Orrego – our newest member of the team serving as a Visual Design Manager. Wendy is a skilled art director, graphic designer and project manager who uses visual design to communicate big ideas. From...
The Danger of Letting the Status Quo Prevail
Innovation vs. Status Quo We’ve all heard the phrase “survival of the fittest” applied to our species and the biological world. Should that not also apply to our organizations? It seems that staying relevant to a changing environment is what Charles Darwin was talking...
Embracing the Outsider: The Benefits of Hiring Beyond Industry Boundaries
As I reflect on my major career shift two years ago from ministry to consulting, and how Next Stage welcomed this “social impact outsider,” to the team, I’m thinking about the mutual ways we’ve benefited from our pairing. I took a risk using my skills and interests in...
Reclaiming Hope: Mental Health in Post-Pandemic Recovery
In the wake of a tumultuous chapter of history, COVID-19’s impact on our nation’s mental health continues to echo through our communities. The aftermath of unprecedented isolation, uncertainty, overwhelming collective trauma and grief has highlighted the...
Unfinished Business: An Expert Perspective on NC’s Healthcare Safety Net
This week’s blog is from Randy Jordan, our Chief Advisor for Impact for Health. Randy is a nationally-known community health expert and thought leader who is committed to strengthening and improving healthcare systems, while ensuring that every individual has...