Meet the New Do Gooders
Meet the New Do Gooders: Kenzie Miller and Emilie Willardson
Do Good is thrilled to introduce our newest team members, Kenzie Miller and Emilie Willardson, who bring a wealth of expertise, innovation, and passion to our mission of driving social impact and policy change. Their arrival marks a significant milestone in our journey, enhancing our capabilities and ensuring we remain at the forefront of addressing some of our community's most pressing challenges.
Kenzie Miller: A Catalyst for Innovative Communication and Marketing Excellence
Kenzie Miller joins us as Chief of Staff, bringing a dynamic blend of energy, positivity, and strategic acumen. Her experience working with leading media outlets like the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times highlights her capability in groundbreaking communications.
Leveraging her strategic communication skills and deep understanding of our mission, she enhances our visibility and impact. Her collaboration with our founder, Michael Parker, at Ivory Homes, provides her with a thorough insight into our vision and fast-paced operations. Kenzie excels in aligning our team, optimizing our efforts for maximum effect, and driving our success both internally and publicly. Her expertise in managing complex projects and effective communication is invaluable in advancing our mission in the communities we serve.
Emilie Willardson: Charting the Course in Economic Strategy
Emilie Willardson, our new Economic Strategy Associate, brings a keen focus on economic analysis and strategic development, currently enhanced by her MBA studies at Harvard Business School. Her fresh perspectives and analytical skills are poised to enhance Do Good’s client and community projects with innovative economic solutions.
With a rich background in strategy, policy, and a track record of driving organizational effectiveness at Oliver Wyman, plus her analytical experience at Leavitt Partners and the Utah-Moldova Business Partnership, Emilie is a vital asset to our team.
As we welcome Kenzie and Emilie as Do Gooders, we're more excited than ever about the future. Their contributions, along with the ongoing dedication of our entire team, are crucial as we tackle new challenges, explore innovative solutions, and strengthen our partnerships. Together, we are set to continue making a significant impact, furthering our mission to catalyze change, navigate complexity, and elevate the impact of our work.
Updates on Our Anchor Projects: Impactful Collaborations and Initiatives
Do Good is honored to be entrusted with some of the community's most impactful projects and collaborations.
Philanthropic Impact: Providing executive staffing for the Utah Impact Partnership, targeting outcomes for homeless Utahns.
Economy: Supporting the Salt Lake Chamber’s efforts to boost Utah’s economic future.
Education: Advancing the George and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation’s support for educational excellence.
Housing: Engagements to improve housing stability and affordability with the Utah Housing Preservation Fund.
Quality of Life: Enhancing TreeUtah's effort to build an incredible community.
Economic Insights: Contributions from Clare, Emilie, and Michael Parker's involvement in the Utah Economic Council, offering a comprehensive view of Utah’s economy tailored to client needs, from aggregates to tracking multiple years of funding for technical colleges, or helping driving value and strategy in other markets.
Elevating Solutions: Michael will soon begin a unique effort with the Salt Lake Tribune’s Innovation Lab to apply innovative solutions to significant societal issues.
We share these updates with a deep sense of humility, recognizing that our role in these impactful projects and collaborations is but a part of a much larger community effort. Each initiative mentioned is a testament to the trust and responsibility entrusted to us by the community and our partners. Our motivation in sharing this is threefold:
To Express Gratitude*: First and foremost, we aim to express our sincere gratitude to everyone involved in these efforts. The successes and progress we celebrate are not ours alone but are the result of the hard work, dedication, and commitment of a broad network of individuals and organizations.
To Foster Collaboration: We believe in the power of collaboration and shared goals. By sharing our activities and insights, we hope to open doors to new partnerships, encourage joint initiatives, and inspire collective action towards addressing societal challenges.
To Encourage Support: Sharing our story is also a way to encourage support, be it through volunteering, partnerships, or contributions. We aim to show the impact of collective action and how every bit of support contributes to making a tangible difference.
Our updates, shared with humility, aim to reflect our gratitude, our commitment to collaboration, and our invitation to join us in making a difference.
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