 News and updates from the dialogue, deliberation, and public engagement field NCDD Newsletter May 2024  This newsletter holds the latest information from around the dialogue, deliberation, and public engagement community, including current opportunities and upcoming events.  Exciting Developments at NCDD: Welcoming Our New Executive Director! From Courtney: After five years of dedicated service, I will be stepping down as the Executive Director of NCDD at the end of this week, to take on a new role as Director of Community Mediation Programs at the Massachusetts Office of Public Collaboration. It is time for me and for NCDD to make a transition, and I am more than thrilled to announce that Keiva Hummel will be starting as NCDD’s new Executive Director next week. And I’m not going anywhere! I will continue to be part of the NCDD team, supporting Keiva in this transition and working on some ongoing projects and initiatives. It has been an absolute honor to serve as the Executive Director of NCDD and to work with such an inspiring community for more than a decade. I’m confident that Keiva will lead NCDD to new and exciting heights. I’m also looking forward to continuing our work together! From the Board: We want to celebrate and mark the leadership of Courtney Breese as Executive Director since 2019. As our most dedicated champion, Courtney has steered the organization through a number of inspiring conferences, built relationships, and created opportunities for members to connect, network, and expand their skills and knowledge. She has been instrumental in shaping programs and trainings that have broadened the reach of NCDD's important work, including our long-time partnership with the American Library Association on the Libraries Transforming Communities initiative. To say we are grateful for her tenure and delighted that she will continue to be a member and support our community is an understatement. We certainly wish her all the best as she takes on this new role. We are overjoyed to welcome Keiva Hummel as our new Executive Director and look forward to working with her as she steers us into our next decade. From Keiva: I am so excited to step into the role of Executive Director and build upon the fantastic work Courtney has done. I can’t wait to collaborate even more closely with all of you to strengthen our mission of enhancing dialogue and deliberation and expanding the impact of NCDD. For those of you who might not know me well, I’ve been with NCDD for almost a decade, collaborating closely with many of our members and colleagues. I have worked closely with Courtney over the years and have been deeply involved in our mission to foster inclusive and effective dialogue and deliberation. I’m incredibly honored to take on this new role and continue the great work we’ve all been a part of. What’s Next: In the coming months, I’ll be focusing on several key initiatives to ensure our continued growth and success:
I’m eager to hear from all of you and learn more about how we can continue to grow and thrive together. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at the email above – I’d love to hear your thoughts, ideas, and any warm welcomes you’d like to share! From Both of Us: Thank you all for your incredible support and dedication to NCDD. Here’s to an exciting new chapter together! All our best, Courtney Breese, Outgoing Executive Director National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation [email protected] Keiva Hummel, Incoming Executive Director National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation [email protected] Additional NCDD Announcements: NCDD Response to OMB on Public Participation and Community Engagement (PPCE) Now Available: Thank you to everyone who participated and provided feedback on NCDD's response to the White House Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) recent Request for Information on developing a Federal framework for Public Participation and Community Engagement (PPCE). The final response, reflecting input from our coalition, is now available on the Federal government's site. Additionally, several NCDD members submitted their own comments. Find their comments and the NCDD report on the blog here. NCDD Job & Internship Board launched recently! ICYMI - Our job and internship board connects individuals and organizations committed to driving positive change through meaningful conversations and collaboration. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a newcomer to the field, our job and internship board offers a wide array of opportunities tailored to your skills and interests. Learn more on the NCDD blog here and check out the new section in this newsletter below with recent opportunities! Field News Announcements: NCDD Member & Partner Announcements:
Announcements from NCDD Member Calls: Several NCDD members shared updates with us during the monthly NCDD member calls, which are held on Zoom the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 2pm Eastern/11am Pacific. Want to join these opportunities? Join NCDD as a member! Current members will receive invitations to each meeting via the NCDD-MEMBERLIST listserv. If you are unsure about your membership status, please check with our office manager, Joy, at [email protected].
Updates from the NCDD Working Groups & Exchange: At the beginning of 2024, NCDD began to roll out our new collaborative working groups and higher education exchange. Learn updates below... Emerging Leaders Initiative: For people 35 years and under
Find full details on each of the groups on the NCDD Working Group & Exchange page at: www.ncdd.org/workinggroupsandexchanges.html. Upcoming NCDD Events: A few NCDD events happening this upcoming month... Please join us!
Check out the NCDD Community Event Calendar for more: ncdd.org/community-events.html. Want to add something to the calendar? Reach out to [email protected]. Jobs & Internship Opportunities: Find new opportunities related to dialogue, deliberation, and engagement work on the new NCDD Job & Internship Board!
Ways to Get Involved with NCDD: Join the NCDD Network and participate in monthly member calls! Being a member of the NCDD network is making a commitment to be in community together and to explore the next steps we can take to continue to broaden the reach of dialogue & deliberation practices. One of the ways we create community is by hosting monthly Member Calls on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 2pm Eastern/11am Pacific. These calls are meant to provide an opportunity for members to come together and share exciting announcements with one another, as well as give us as a community additional opportunities to connect, explore best practices, discuss challenges, and collaborate. Want to join these opportunities? Join NCDD as a member to get access to these calls and more! If you are not sure about your membership status, please check with our office manager, Joy, at [email protected]. Got News to Share? Submit it to the NCDD Blog! NCDD has been blogging for the dialogue and deliberation community since 2004 about job and funding opportunities, training and conferences, national projects and media coverage, and NCDD’s own programs and events. We also use the blog to share thoughtful opinion pieces by NCDD members and leaders, and to propose new ideas. Do you have an announcement or opinion piece to share? Submit it now! New Book or materials? Share them in the NCDD Resource Center! The NCDD Resource Center is a clearinghouse of top-notch resources that help people facilitate, teach, plan, evaluate and study dialogue and deliberation. We aim to present each resource in a useful, practical way (not too puff piece-y, jargony or generic), and link directly to the resource so people can get to what they need quickly. Submit your resource here. Want to share news in the next NCDD monthly newsletter? Send an email to: [email protected] 
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