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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · 1d

Food is a basic human need. How we respond in this moment will define whether we care for our neighbors—or allow millions to go hungry. A group of civic tech nonprofits issued a statement on recent SNAP disruptions. @civilladetroit.bsky.social

Read here: beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/statement-on...

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Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 2d

Food is a basic human need. How we respond in this moment will define whether we care for our neighbors—or allow millions to go hungry.

A group of civic tech nonprofits is issuing a statement on recent SNAP disruptions.

Read here: beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/statement-on...

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · 2d

Recently @civilladetroit.bsky.social’s
Lena Selzer sat down with @routefifty.bsky.social to share important insights as states grapple with new federal benefits requirements.

www.route-fifty.com/customer-exp...

Report: Better customer experience can smooth states’ rollout of new federal benefit requirements

A new report indicates that improving customer experience for those interacting with their benefit systems can help alleviate some pressure on states looking to upgrade them ahead of new federal rules...

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · 3d

As a teen, our small family relied on food stamps and food baskets. Right now there are plenty of opportunities to support food insecure families.

Today our family joined friends to volunteer at a local apple orchard donating their apples to area food banks. Many hands make for light work.

Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · 15d

20M people face new #Medicaid work requirements in 2026. Small design choices will determine if eligible people keep coverage.
Our research shows: plain language matters. #humancentereddesign
States @civilladetroit.bsky.social
can help. Report here: civilla.org/assets/files...

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · 23d

The #LCS Equestrian Team head back to school as the 2025 #MIHA Division D State Champs!

Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · 24d

Going into the final day of the #MIHA State Finals with #LCSAthletics tied for first and a 2 point difference between the top three teams. What a competition it has been! Super proud of this girl and how she has grown as a horsewoman.

Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Sep 28

An early start to day 3 of the #MIHA Regional competition and the #LCSPilgrims are in 1st place! They are working towards states.

Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Sep 26

Wrapped up the evening of celebration with a stay at the #ElMoore - the views of #Detroit from the Sunrise cabin are spectacular!

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Sep 26

Yesterday @civilladetroit.bsky.social had a beautiful brunch and then a PARTAY to celebrate with old and new team members, friends, family, and supporters. What a privilege it is to be on such important work with people who care and believe so deeply in what is possible. #ChangeMakers

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Sep 5

Last month, the White House issued the #AmericaByDesign EO calling on federal agencies to design public services that are both functional and beautiful.
At @civilladetroit.bsky.social we are doing just that. Read our latest reflection on the opportunity before us. civilla.org/stories/desi...

Designing for Beauty in Public Services

Integrating thoughtful design into government

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Aug 31

Doing life with my favorite person @therobdale.bsky.social

Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Aug 26

Today as the 2025 NCAP Annual Convention kicks off, the @civilladetroit.bsky.social
team is looking forward to connecting with so many people passionate about change and improving the lives of others! #ChangeMakers #NCAP2025

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Aug 24

Today is the last day vote to bring our panel to the 2026 @sxsw.com stage.
Cast your vote and help bring @civilladetroit.bsky.social
to Austin!

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Aug 23

On Monday, I’ll be speaking at the Community Action Partnership Annual Convention in #Detroit - if you’ll be at #NCAP2025 drop by the @civilladetroit.bsky.social booth and introduce yourself - we’d love to meet you!

Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Aug 18

At @civilladetroit.bsky.social, we’ve learned that deep user research changes everything: it shifts conversations from “I think” to “Here’s what our users need.” #CivicTech #HCD

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Civilla Detroit @civilladetroit.bsky.social · Aug 8

🚨Help us get to the SXSW stage! 🚨

Our proposed panel will explore what it will take to build a more integrated, modernized system that actually works for the people it’s meant to serve.

Cast your vote and help bring this conversation to Austin!

Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Aug 8

At @civilladetroit.bsky.social
we’re teaming up with an all-star crew of civic leaders to bring an essential question to @sxsw.com 2026:

Is it time for a “Common App” for Public Benefits?

Cast your vote and help bring this conversation to Austin! Vote today!

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Aug 12

And just like that we have another Dale driver on the road - life as we know it is changing!

Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Aug 8

At @civilladetroit.bsky.social
we’re teaming up with an all-star crew of civic leaders to bring an essential question to @sxsw.com 2026:

Is it time for a “Common App” for Public Benefits?

Cast your vote and help bring this conversation to Austin! Vote today!

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Aug 6

A little drive out to the beach on the Pere Marquette Peninsula with @therobdale.bsky.social
#PureMichigan

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Aug 2

One of those moments I hope will last in my memory forever. Two years till college and the count down is already happening in my head. #BigSisLilSis #PureMichigan

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Aug 2

We missed the sunrise by about an hour but the mist is still rolling off the lake, the air is cool, and the coffee warm. We will catch it tomorrow. A week at the lake with my favorite people is balm for the soul. @therobdale.bsky.social
#UpNorth #PureMichigan

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Jul 30

An excellent listen from the @hbr.org #IdeaCast on the role and power of intuition when leading.

“We need to get better at listening to what whispers and not what screams.” ~Laura Huang

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What We Know About Leading with Intuition

Podcast Episode · HBR IdeaCast · 07/29/2025 · 35m

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Jul 30

Yesterday @orlandopbailey.bsky.social
of @outliermedia.org reminded us that trust and relationship in storytelling aren’t built overnight, but developed over a lifetime.
At @civilladetroit.bsky.social this reinforces why our work starts with deep listening, not quick solutions.
#HumanCenteredDesign

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Jul 30

The future of government modernization isn’t happening in Washington—it’s happening in state capitols across America. www.linkedin.com/posts/juliaa...

The future of government modernization isn’t happening in Washington—it’s happening in state capitols across America. | Julia Dale

The future of government modernization isn’t happening in Washington—it’s happening in state capitols across America. Yet here’s the paradox—each state is tackling virtually identical challenges in i...

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