Introducing Claire Kasinadhuni, SBC’s new CivicSpark Climate Fellow
I entered college knowing I would major in environmental studies. This interest in the environment was the constant in my ever-changing adolescence (and involved many phases, including when I only wore green, yikes!) and it helped direct me when I arrived on campus as one of the 45,000 students at the University of Washington. I started taking environmental classes right off the bat and didn’t have to flounder around, searching for some deep unstoked passion. It was already there.
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, I have grown up with the luxury of beautiful mountains, trails, rivers, and beaches. I spent most of my free time recreating outdoors and waited for any opportunity to venture to new places. Studying the environment seemed like an extension of the things I love. I could learn about the birds, trees, and rocks that I saw. I could learn about the tides and the rivers that I know. I could become an expert on my home.
Civicspark in the time of Corona… our Fellow recaps her service year
What a whirlwind of a service year it has been! When I started back in September I could never have imagined the challenges that would impact my time as a CivicSpark Fellow. A global pandemic, the ensuing recession, and the greatest civil rights movement since the 1960s…
How to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day in the Era of Coronavirus
How to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day in the Era of Coronavirus While I’ve been working from home, I’ve been thinking about the dozens of social festivities that would normally be happening during this time of the year. Now obviously, this year is anything but normal, but I’ve been doing some reflecting about […]
Why I’m Choosing a Career in Public Service and Think Others Should Too
Why I’m Choosing a Career in Public Service and Think Others Should Too Public service manifests itself in many different forms. Some find themselves getting involved in their child’s PTA, volunteering at their local food bank, deciding to run for their local city council, or joining our armed forces. For me, I joined CivicSpark, an […]
To Italy and Back Again: A Tale of Two Grand Operas Set in the Sierra
To Italy and Back Again: A Tale of Two Grand Operas Set in the Sierra As a fan, partaker, and participant in opera, it never occurred to me that moving to the Sierra Nevada would land me in the very landscapes, towns, and stories that inspired some of opera’s most influential works of art. Join […]
The Net Neutrality Fight in Sacramento: Six FAQs
As the fight between California and the FCC heats up, more people are trying to wrap their heads around this complex issue. As the recent CivicSpark AmeriCorps addition to SBC’s Gold Country Broadband Consortium, I felt it my duty to dig in. Below I’ve listed a few common questions that seem to keep popping up and will do my best to give straight answers.
Returning to My Truckee Roots: The Value of a Hometown Internship
When I moved away for university, my mind was filled only with thoughts of new experiences and working on my future career. I left Truckee for the mysterious giant redwood trees of Humboldt county in order to pursue a Computer Science degree at Humboldt State University.
Preparing Sierra Businesses for a Natural Disaster
Growing up, my parents practiced all their presentations on my sister and me. They were just starting their dream small business and implementing an initial marketing push to get their message out to the public. Every dinner since then has been commandeered by conversations of consultants, visions for their work or other business-related updates. It was a huge effort for them as much as it is for anyone else starting their own small business.
Workforce Development: Finding Balance in Expectations
In the last month alone, I have heard the topic of workforce development discussed everywhere from closed rooms with office chairs to the chairlifts of mountain resorts.
Specifically for the Sierra: A Look at the General Plan Guidelines Update (2)
Community planning requires a sensitive balance between what is possible and what is required, varying in degree according to each local government’s priorities. That’s where a General Plan comes in.