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Congrats to NEO-SSN member, Dr. Sharona Hoffman who recently published on Harvard Law School's Bill of Health: blog.petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/2021/05/19/wor…. Very timely and relevant!

Shout out to new member, Dr. Jen-Yi Chen (Cleveland State University): thedenverchannel.com/news/national/… cc: Scholars Strategy Network (bsky: @scholars.org)

Did you hear Dr. @AENickelsPhD on the Democracy Works Podcast? Check it out: "The People vs The Bureaucrats in Flint" radio.wpsu.org/post/democracy…

Learn more about Dr. Hoffman's work here: scholars.org/scholar/sharon…

Congrats to our chapter co-leader, @AENickelsPhD, on her fellowship with the Harvard Ash Center! Learn more about Dr. Nickels work here: scholars.org/scholar/ashley…

Dr. @jrosietighe, chapter co-leader, was the moderator for the recent Cleveland Mayoral Forum on Housing and Homelessness. The event was co-hosted by nine homeless service providers and the League of Women Voters (LWVGreaterCleveland). Check it out here: youtube.com/watch?v=RvksES…

Had a great conversation yesterday with @AENickelsPhD and Dr. Casey H. Boyd-Swan of @GrowingDem about #COVID19, policy-oriented research, and the links between correctional health and public health. If you haven't checked out their podcast yet, I highly recommend it!

Michael Palmieri, PhD candidate at Kent Poli Sci and 2020 NEO Scholars Amplify and Apply grant recipient, was on NPR-affiliate Cincinnati Public Radio talking about a recent report of the OEOC released that draws on findings from his research. wvxu.org/show/cincinnat…

If you missed previous series 5 episodes, find them here: growingdemocracyoh.org/episode-list/ and scroll down to series 5. Current episodes include convos with SSN members: Sharona Hoffman, Wendy Regoeczi, Michael Palmieri, and Dr. Meghan Novisky .. stay tuned for more in the coming weeks!

Today, new and old NEO SSN members connected via Zoom to think through and develop individual and chapter network maps. Thanks to everyone that came out and participated in the workshop! It was great to see everyone.

Thanks also to NEO Scholars for funding this research and to my co-authors Chelsey S. Narvey & @dsemenzcrim for their collaboration efforts!

Also: check out recent news articles that feature Dr. Chen. Personal View: With labor shortage everywhere, is it a threat or opportunity? bit.ly/3ou9LrE Truck driver shortage is causing supply chain disruptions. Here’s what that means for you bit.ly/3Diohc7

I’m very excited to teach this state government course ⁦Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs⁩ ⁦Cleveland State University this Spring⁩. The course centers around an immersive week in Columbus over Spring Break. Spread the word to meet priority Dec. 1 app deadline.

Check out Sharona Hoffman's new book: Aging with a Plan, 2nd ed: "The book is a concise and comprehensive resource for people who are middle-aged and beyond and are facing the prospects of their own aging and of caring for elderly relatives..." amazon.com/Aging-Plan-Tho…