Forward Thinker Blair Hamilton Taylor inspires teens to think globally
Blair Taylor, president and CEO of the Los Angeles Urban League (LAUL), works hard every day to empower young people and get them connected to their community.
Category Archives: Forward Thinkers
Forward Thinker Michael Turnipseed wants people to know how their government works
As executive director of the Kern County Taxpayer’s Association, Michael Turnipseed wants to ensure people understand what local government does and how business and the private sector can fit in.
Forward Thinker Joyce Cooksey-James connects community members
At age 14, Joyce Cooksey-James had her first experience with politics. In Detroit at the time, she helped a during an election campaign. Then at 22, she began helping neighborhood housing complexes.
Forward Thinker Celina Rodriguez encourages kids to follow dreams
As a girl, Celina Rodriguez saw two worlds—one where people could afford a lot and another where folks could barely survive. This juxtaposition, she says, shaped who she is today and how she decided to spend the rest of her life.
Bring back creativity & innovation or risk it all
California has reached the point of no return. Either we decide to value education and support it financially as a state or we face a very uncertain future, one that will eliminate the American Dream for a full generation of students and have a cascadi…
Forward Thinker Patty Chavez committed to her community
Patty Chavez is proud of her community—so much so, she makes sure she knows everything about what’s going on in Chula Vista.
Forward Thinker Tim Murakami gets to the heart of community issues
California Forward has named Lt. Tim Murakami a Forward Thinker for his work get to the source of issues facing the community.
Foward Thinker Heidi Sieck works to ensure everyone has an opportunity to serve their community
California Forward has named Heidi Sieck a Forward Thinker for her work to make the process of filling board and commission seats more transparent and her efforts to encourage more women to run for elected office.
Forward Thinker Heidi Sieck works to ensure everyone has an opportunity to serve their community
California Forward has named Heidi Sieck a Forward Thinker for her work to make the process of filling board and commission seats more transparent and her efforts to encourage more women to run for elected office.
Forward Thinker Tom Soto dedicates his life to clean tech
California Forward has named Tom Soto a Forward Thinker for his work to make clean technology accessible and governments more responsive to the clean tech revolution.
