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2019 WSI Summer Institute (Jackson) has ended
Welcome to the 20th WSI Summer Institute, June 11-13, 2019 at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi!
Tuesday, June 11 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bringing More Voices to the Table: Tools and Tactics for Community Engagement FILLING
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This session will explore various organizing tools and meeting tactics to help increase public engagement and participatory decision making.  This collaborative workshop will explore strategies that can be used to help educators and administrators engage with their surrounding community as well as other potential partners and stakeholders. Attendees will learn tools for leading interactive planning meetings that seek to increase public input, participation, community buy-in and overall engagement.

Speakers
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Melody Thortis

Director of Grants, Mississippi Arts Commission
Melody Moody Thortis serves as the Director of Grants at the Mississippi Arts Commission. Making Jackson her home for over 20 years, Melody has worked extensively with nonprofits, community leaders, elected officials and government agencies though her work in community development... Read More →


Tuesday June 11, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
AC 218