A recording of the ‘Democracy from the Inside Out’ webcast is available for viewing at any time.
Recorded: October 11, 2011
Duration: 60 minutes
Twitter Hash Tag: #HealingDemocracy
Interested in learning more about the key people who made this webcast possible? Read below to find out more about who these people are and how their work connects.
Carrie Newcomer who lent her music to the introduction of the webcast is one of the definitive voice of the heartland and progressive spirituality. Carrie facilitates workshops internationally on the topics of writing and spirituality, vocation and activism, at colleges, universities, spiritual communities, and retreat centers. In 2011, Carrie released Everything is Everywhere, a collaboration with Amjad Ali Khan by The Times of India. USA sales will benefit The Interfaith Hunger Initiative. Visit her website www.carrienewcomer.com to learn more.
Finn Ryan is a producer and educator based in Madison, WI who was our on-site technology liaison throughout webcast planning. His recent project, Climate Wisconsin, features multimedia stories and interactive data exploring local climate change.He holds a bachelor’s degree in special education and English, and a master’s in curriculum and instruction, all from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. See his recent work here: http://climatewisconsin.org/
Barb Hummel, who currently serves on its Board of Directors, acted as our on-site webcast coordinator. In addition to facilitating programs and retreats for the Center, she consults with organizations to tap existing strengths and identify new options for improving work and/or community environments, and coaches leaders to accelerate their interpersonal and professional development. Her previous work involved directing an organizational improvement network of nearly 300 businesses and organizations, and working in the physical disability and mental health fields. She can be contacted at bhummel@chorus.net.
Estrus Tucker, co-panelist and member of our webcast planning team, is an independent consultant and keynote speaker specializing in small and large group facilitation, designing and leading conversations and retreats across the country in support of personal, professional and community renewal, transformation, healing and reconciliation. For the past fourteen years, he has served as President & CEO of Liberation Community, Inc., a social justice network, and Past President & Moderator of the Minority Leaders & Citizens Council hosting a weekly live audience, Cable & Radio Leadership Forum that encouraged dialogue & action. His mission is to inspire courage and life giving values that promote community, nonviolence and justice, in service of a world that works for all. Visit his website www.estrustx.com.
Erin Lane, co-panelist and webcast designer, is a communication strategist for authors and organizations, including Parker J. Palmer and the Center for Courage & Renewal. She is currently working on a Masters of Theological Studies degree at Duke University in order to equip herself and other Christian feminists to impact religious media. She blogs at www.holyhellions.com.
