Dialogue Spotlights: Celebrating the People Powering Dialogue & Deliberation

​We’re excited to introduce Dialogue Spotlights—a new monthly feature that recognizes and celebrates the incredible people in the NCDD community who are advancing dialogue and deliberation in meaningful ways. From standout facilitators to behind-the-scenes leaders, these spotlights shine a light on the everyday efforts that make our network strong. Read more in the blog post below.

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At NCDD, we know that the heart of our work lies in the people—facilitators, organizers, educators, and connectors—who make dialogue and deliberation possible every day. To honor that, we’re excited to launch Dialogue Spotlights, a monthly feature that highlights the inspiring contributions, milestones, and meaningful moments happening across our network.
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Each month, we’ll shine a light on shout-outs submitted by NCDD members—recognizing peers, colleagues, and fellow changemakers who are creating impact in their communities and within their organizations.

​What’s a Spotlight?

A Spotlight can celebrate:

• A team member recently promoted or recognized for their leadership
  
• Someone who facilitated a powerful, inclusive dialogue
  
• A connection made through NCDD that sparked new collaboration
  
• A quiet contributor whose presence makes a difference behind the scenes
  

These recognitions help strengthen our community and celebrate the small and big wins that move our field forward.

Sample Spotlights (Fictional Examples)

To give you an idea of what we’ll be sharing, here are a few fictional examples created for illustration:

Example: Jordan M. at the Center for Community Voice
Jordan recently facilitated a multilingual community forum on housing equity that brought together over 120 residents. One participant said, “This was the first time I felt like I had a voice in local policy.” Jordan’s care and clarity created real connection.

Example: Dr. Priya Shah of DialogueWorks
Priya was recently promoted to Director of Training after launching a new facilitation model rooted in equity and accessibility. Her colleagues describe her as “transformative and generous.” Congratulations, Priya!

Example: Samuel O. at YouthBridge
After connecting with a fellow NCDD member at last year’s conference, Samuel co-authored an article on intergenerational dialogue that was just published in a national journal. That’s what community collaboration looks like!

Nominate Someone for a Spotlight

​Have someone you’d like to recognize? Submit a short shout-out through the form below. Whether it’s a big milestone or a small act of leadership, we want to hear about it.

For questions, email [email protected].

Click here to submit a spotlight