Blogs Carlos Reflects on Resilience, Looks to "Find Himself" at enFocus I’ve always had trouble answering the question, “who are you?” I wish I had an easy and clear response. I was raised in Argentina and moved to Bolivia when
Fellowship Caitlin Travels Around the World and Back to South Bend Meet Our Fellows Blog Series: Caitlin Sears I grew up in the suburbs of Lancaster County where I spent my childhood riding my bike down to the creek, catching lightning
Fellowship Rosannah Brings a Seasoned Skill Set to the Regional Table Meet Our Fellows Blog Series: Rosannah Mack Many years ago at Purdue University, I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and completed an internship to prepare myself to become
Fellowship Megan: Building Capacity for Community Innovation Meet Our Fellows Blog Series: Megan Dale I have always loved being part of a community—connecting with people and the history of a place. At the same time, I
Fellowship Prabodh Serves his Community Using an Engineering Skillset Meet Our Fellows Blog Series: Prabodh Sonalkar From an early age, I was fascinated by how things worked. I remember unscrewing all the electronics and appliances at home just to
Videos Haley Allaben Advances Digital Literacy The 2021 enFocus Impact Series: Haley Allaben & Southeast Organized Area Residents Haley Allaben recently graduated with a degree in English Writing from DePauw University. Now, Haley is making an
Community enFocus welcomes newest cohort of fellows to community BLAIR YANKEY byankey@elkharttruth.comby Blair Yankey byankey@elkharttruth.com See full story. Terry Mark, director of communications at the Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau, left, chats with new
Videos Maxx Hamm Secures Federal Funding for Local Business The 2021 enFocus Impact Series: Maxx Hamm, LIFT, and Polar Clean Maxx Hamm recently earned his Master's degree in Nonprofit Administration from the University of Notre Dame. Now, Maxx is
Videos Joevita Weah Connects Area Students to the Internet The 2021 enFocus Impact Series: Joevita Weah, South Bend Community School Corporation, and the City of South Bend Joevita Weah is a recent graduate of DePauw University with a degree
Videos Michelle Sawwan Fights Food Deserts The 2021 enFocus Impact Series: Michelle Sawwan, the Center for Civic Innovation, and the Notre Dame College of Engineering Michelle Sawwan recently obtained a graduate degree in Sociology from the
Videos Kristen Smole Engages her Community to Transform City Parks The 2021 enFocus Impact Series: Kristen Smole & City of Elkhart Parks and Recreation Kristen Smole is an Elkhart native with degrees in Sociology and Political Science from Purdue University.
Videos Mike Altenburger Works to Improve Quality of Life in Marshall County The 2021 enFocus Impact Series: Mike Altenburger & Marshall County Crossroads Mike Altenburger recently graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Master's degree and PhD in Systematic Theology.
Videos Shivangi Tiwari Develops Data-Driven Strategy The 2021 enFocus Impact Series: Shivangi Tiwari & the St. Joseph County Department of Health Shivangi Tiwari recently graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Finance. Now, Shivangi is
Videos Patrick McGuire Plans Strategy with a Local Business The 2021 enFocus Impact Series: Patrick McGuire & Downtown South Bend Less than one year ago, Patrick McGuire graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Economics
Press Releases enFocus and Partners Celebrate Impact in the Region Together with regional partners and supporters, enFocus gathered on July 21st at Union Station Technology Center for its annual Impact Celebration. At the event, enFocus Fellows delivered presentations on 12
News EnFocus celebrates support of local businesses, initiatives by Ronnie Das, WSBT 22 News Thursday, July 22nd 2021 See full story WSBT 22 photoFor nearly a decade, enFocus has been supporting young entrepreneurs in Northern Indiana. Last year,
News enFocus celebrates annual impact By BLAIR YANKEY byankey@elkharttruth.com July 22, 2021 See Full Story enFocus Fellows explain projects they’ve implemented throughout the year at the group’s annual Impact Celebration on
Blogs Patrick Finds a Home in South Bend Meet Our Fellows Blog Series: Patrick McGuire “Where are you from?” is a difficult question for me to answer. As a military kid, I moved 14 times growing up, and
Blogs SOAR Partners with enFocus to Improve Neighborhood Digital Literacy and Increase Civic Engagement Sponsor Spotlight: Southeast Organized Area Residents Inc. (SOAR), Neighborhood Association President, Conrad Damian Interview by Haley Allaben, enFocus Innovation Fellow and project leader Neighborhood Association President Conrad Damian (left) shakes
News South Bend woman receives recognition for helping community through grants by DJ Manou, WSBT 22 Reporter Wednesday, May 5th 2021 See full story enFocus Director of Research & Development Gillian Shaw is a recipient of the 2020 Michiana 40 Under
Press Releases enFocus Updates Safety Guidelines Relaxing Some Internal Restrictions and Expanding In Office Use Since the onset of COVID-19, enFocus has remained committed to protecting the health of our team members and regional partners. We began a limited reopening our offices in St. Joseph
Blogs Elkhart Human Relations Commission Draws on enFocus Design Expertise to Develop Fair Housing Campaign Sponsor Spotlight: Elkhart Human Relations Commission Interview by Pete Freeman, enFocus Second Year Innovation Fellow and project leader Kacey Jackson, Fair Housing & Community Development Specialist, discusses how enFocus went
Press Releases enFocus Launches Expanded Website & Exclusive Digital Content en-Focus.org highlights robust regional impact and exclusive Fellow stories with a cutting-edge user experience en-Focus.org is now a multi-audience platform leveraging modern design and visual media for a
Blogs Elkhart County Solid Waste Uses enFocus Team for Creative Program Development Sponsor Spotlight: Elkhart County Solid Waste Interview by Allison Egan, enFocus Director of Civic Innovation John Bowers, Landfill Manager, shares insights on his working relationship with enFocus. Tell me
News South Bend's Citywide Classroom Initiative Expands Student Internet Access For E-Learning By: GEMMA DICARLO OCT 30, 2020 See full story and a broadcast version of this story CREDIT (LAUREN CHAPMAN/IPB NEWS)Last fall, the City of South Bend, enFocus and
