August 2021
Creating Gig Volunteer Opportunities
The gig economy is growing, as more skilled workers choose one-time jobs and freelance projects over typical 9-5 jobs. This trend has also made its way into the world of volunteering. In this interactive workshop, learn how to become a freelance volunteer by creating short-term opportunities to leverage your skills, expertise, and time through civic engagement. This workshop is led by Melissa Curtin, MSW, Melissa Curtin Coaching. She is a Certified Coach and Strategy Consultant. Melissa has extensive philanthropy, nonprofit,…
Find out more »September 2021
Understanding Drug Pricing
James Gutman-AARP-Maryland Chapter and Andrew York-Executive Director of the Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board will co-host a session to provide information on drug pricing and how you as a consumer can better understand your options and lower your costs. Mr. Gutman will discuss the work that AARP is doing both at the state and national levels to support drug pricing transparency and affordability. Mr. York will describe how drug pricing is done and provide background on the work that his…
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Public Health Policy and the Impacts on the Minority Community in Maryland
Maryland public health policy has significant impacts on the health of members of our minority community. During the most recent session of the Maryland General Assembly, the legislature approved, and the governor signed, bills that improve the health services we provide in Maryland. Wesley Queen from the University of Maryland will discuss these bills and the impacts they will have on the minority community. Mr. Queen currently serves as Coordinator of the Legacy Leadership Institute on Public Policy Program. In…
Find out more »November 2021
Three Frames for Shaping Your Next Purpose
The year 2020 has generated quite an interesting photo album. Many of us are feeling that the person we were before the pandemic has been changed forever, in both negative and positive ways. Perhaps you are looking at how to emerge from the pandemic choosing your best choices about how to live forward. Or maybe there are other life transitions that pose a time of discernment and transformation for you. This workshop will focus on the three frames for discerning…
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