Author Archives: Karina Burck

Hi everyone! Last week, I discussed my successful focus groups; however, this week, I had my final one, which was a failure. The population of focus was scattered site tenants, also known as independent housing. I had to plan a central … Continue reading →

Last week was one of the most rewarding weeks of this program so far. The two focus groups I conducted with tenants in Community Housing Network were a resounding success. As part of CHN’s stakeholder engagement, we received direct feedback … Continue reading →

At the start of August, I am attending a leadership retreat. In preparation for the session, the organization that it is through asked participants to complete a DiSC assessment. It is a self-assessment tool used to fit a person into … Continue reading →

Wow, this past week will haunt us for the foreseeable future. The Supreme Court made multiple historic decisions that will impact the future of Americans. Last week, I posted about the court case Grant Pass v. Johnson. The case was … Continue reading →

If you are living in the Midwest United States, you probably talked about the weather a lot this week. Yes, it was very hot. Think about the ways that you were able to manage the heat. Did you stay indoors … Continue reading →