Blogs Damiya Studies Economics to Develop Compassionate Communities At a pivotal time in my secondary education, I had to make the choice of what subjects I would study in the last 2 years of school. The subjects I
Blogs Overpower Gore Finds a Fulfilling Career at enFocus In January of 2017, I was beyond excited to start my international journey in the Kingdom of Eswatini where I was participating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma. It was a
Sponsor Marshall County Lifelong Learning Network, MC LLN: Creating a Strategic Plan to Inspire Lifelong Learning in Marshall County "We are so greatly appreciative of the work that enFocus has done. They are a top notch organization that is making a real impact in our region. We look forward
Blogs Reflecting on the Past, Alayna Looks Forward to Making an Impact in the Region The tree line blurred as her eyes became unfocused. Shaking her head, she glanced back at her computer. She had been reflecting on her hometown. South Bend, IN. She wondered
Blogs Anna Invests in the Region through Sustainable Solutions When I was a child, I was full of curiosity. Like many kids, I wanted to be a part of everything and I wanted to understand the world around me.
Sponsor Citywide Classroom: School City of Mishawaka Expands Internet Accessibility “enFocus Fellows are focused on seeking stakeholder input and utilizing best practices which leads to better project outcomes. We are lucky to have an organization focused on attracting and developing
Blogs Allison's Life of Questions Leads her to enFocus I got this job by asking questions. I blame my mother. She has always told me, “You’ll never know until you ask,” and while she was not wrong… I
Fellowship Skye Chases her Business Dream at enFocus “What do you want to do in the future?” That’s a question I remember being asked by one of my best high school friends. I had always known the
Sponsor Immigration Assistance Program: Expanding International Employment and Economic Growth “enFocus has been an essential partner in implementing the High Skill Immigration Fund, and we look forward to seeing the opportunities that this program will create in South Bend,”--James
Blogs Will Schwartz brings Worldly Experiences to South Bend In the summer of 2017, I realized working a desk job left me wanting more, it’s not something I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I
Blogs Trish Hopes to Put Healthcare Innovation into Practice at enFocus I’ve been asked at least 6 times “What made you apply to enFocus?” or “How did you hear about enFocus?” As a new transplant to the South Bend -
Sponsor Northern Indiana Hispanic Health Coalition: Combating Childhood Obesity through Healthy Hearts Program "The bright, creative team at enFocus was committed not just to the project but also to our purpose." --Liliana Quintero, Executive Director of NIHHC Healthy Hearts program facilitator teaching students
Blogs Bradley Kauffman brings "Voices Together" in the South Bend-Elkhart Region My professional journey began with a phone call. When I was 10 years old, I phoned my local bicycle shop to help troubleshoot a problem: the brakes on my vintage
Videos Megan Dale Uses Data to Improve Childhood Health Megan received a B.A. in History and English Literature from the University of Tennessee and a Masters of Public Administration from the University of North Carolina. She is using
Sponsor Elkhart County Fiber Initiative: Advancing Elkhart County Fiber for a more “Connected” Community "The collaboration with enFocus opens doors for growth and sustainability of the Elkhart County fiber network." --Ben Hudson, Fiber Plant Manager, Elkhart County Highway DepartmentFellows Akash Praharaj and Ashwin Mitra
News Keeping Talent in Our Region: The enFocus Model at Work enFocus, a nonprofit founded in 2012, believes the key to regional economic development lies in attracting and retaining talent. Our unique model attracts recent graduates to our Fellowship program, then
Videos David Helps Create a Highly Skilled Work Force David is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a B.S. in Economics and a Minor in Computer Science. His studies and leadership opportunities prepared him to work
Videos Jody and Francie Design a Website to Reflect Organizational Mission Jody Suryatna and Francie Fink, civic and industry innovation Fellows, joined forces to support a local nonprofit with website development. Their different skills came together to create a website that
Blogs Matthew Barlow Commits to Coaching Young Talent in his Hometown My name is Matthew Barlow, and I am from South Bend, IN. Sports have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Since junior high,
Videos Jeremy Cultivates Academic Success Jeremy studied at DePaul University and earned his Bachelor’s of Economics in 2020 and his Master’s in Economics and Policy Analysis in 2021. Now, Jeremy is helping enFocus
Videos Diogo Poubel Batista Helps Automate Inventory Tracking Born in Jesus do Norte, Brazil, Diogo earned a B.S. in Business Administration in Brazil and an M.S. in Business Analytics from DePaul University. Diogo’s experience in
Fellowship Amy Embraces Indiana’s Vast & Beautiful Blue Skies I remember my first time driving on I-65, on my way to meet my host family after arriving in the U.S. I had never seen the sky so wide,
Videos Kartik Assists with Analyzing Performance to Increase Throughput Kartik received his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Indus University in India, and he received a Master’s degree in Astronautics and Aeronautics Engineering from Purdue University. At enFocus,
Blogs Riley Improves Lives at the Crossroads Between Technology and Medicine Originally from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, I came to South Bend in June of 2021 to attend the University of Notre Dame, where I earned a M.S. in Engineering,
News Temporary rental assistance program distributes $16.2 million to over 2,230 St. Joseph County households by Annie Kate January 26, 2023 See Full Story. ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind.-- At the beginning of 2021, St. Joseph County got a grant from the federal government to
