Julia Dale
@thejuliadale.bsky.social
Wife, mother, leader, Latina, lifelong Michigander. CEO at Civilla. Posts are my own. Civilla.org
I finished off 2025 with Will Guidara’s Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect. I cannot recommend the book enough. If you haven’t read it yet put it on the list for 2026! simonsinek.com/optimism_pre...
January 1, 2026 at 2:22 PM
I finished off 2025 with Will Guidara’s Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect. I cannot recommend the book enough. If you haven’t read it yet put it on the list for 2026! simonsinek.com/optimism_pre...
2026 is a big year for me so I decided to do a big thing and make a return to running with the Detroit International Half. #RunJuliaRun #MotherRunner
January 1, 2026 at 7:07 AM
2026 is a big year for me so I decided to do a big thing and make a return to running with the Detroit International Half. #RunJuliaRun #MotherRunner
At @civilladetroit.bsky.social
we spent some of the last few days before the Christmas Holiday reflecting on our work throughout 2025. We reflected on our learnings, explored our challenges, and toasted each other and our many successes.
Here’s to a new year filled with new learnings!
we spent some of the last few days before the Christmas Holiday reflecting on our work throughout 2025. We reflected on our learnings, explored our challenges, and toasted each other and our many successes.
Here’s to a new year filled with new learnings!
December 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM
At @civilladetroit.bsky.social
we spent some of the last few days before the Christmas Holiday reflecting on our work throughout 2025. We reflected on our learnings, explored our challenges, and toasted each other and our many successes.
Here’s to a new year filled with new learnings!
we spent some of the last few days before the Christmas Holiday reflecting on our work throughout 2025. We reflected on our learnings, explored our challenges, and toasted each other and our many successes.
Here’s to a new year filled with new learnings!
In moments like these, courage becomes more than a virtue. It becomes a form of currency that keeps important work moving and allows leaders and teams to center the humanity of the people they serve . . .” #CourageAsCurrency #LeadershipMatters
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Courage and humanity
A reflection on the past year in public-serving institutions
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December 11, 2025 at 10:12 PM
In moments like these, courage becomes more than a virtue. It becomes a form of currency that keeps important work moving and allows leaders and teams to center the humanity of the people they serve . . .” #CourageAsCurrency #LeadershipMatters
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Reposted by Julia Dale
As Civilla looks ahead to the coming year, we see courage not as a leadership accessory, but as essential infrastructure for anyone working to strengthen public systems and honor the people they are meant to serve. civilla.org/stories/cour...
Courage and humanity
A reflection on the past year in public-serving institutions
civilla.org
December 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM
As Civilla looks ahead to the coming year, we see courage not as a leadership accessory, but as essential infrastructure for anyone working to strengthen public systems and honor the people they are meant to serve. civilla.org/stories/cour...
If you missed our #FormFest25 session, @civilladetroit.bsky.social shared how we designed a digital Application Tracker in Michigan that gives residents real-time updates on their benefits & rebuilds trust in public services.
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Track Your Form: Building the First Digital Tracker
YouTube video by Code for America
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November 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
If you missed our #FormFest25 session, @civilladetroit.bsky.social shared how we designed a digital Application Tracker in Michigan that gives residents real-time updates on their benefits & rebuilds trust in public services.
youtu.be/uAiBJ14ycfY?...
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Reposted by Julia Dale
We’re glad to support the CBPP’s new guide on reducing Medicaid coverage losses during H.R. 1 implementation. It’s a thoughtful resource to help states implement new work requirements while protecting people’s access to care.
Read here: www.cbpp.org/research/hea...
Read here: www.cbpp.org/research/hea...
A Guide to Reducing Coverage Losses Through Effective Implementation of Medicaid’s New Work Requirement
States can substantially mitigate coverage loss by choosing policies that minimize burden, streamlining verification processes, and creating accessible and user-friendly forms, portals, and communicat...
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November 11, 2025 at 4:58 PM
We’re glad to support the CBPP’s new guide on reducing Medicaid coverage losses during H.R. 1 implementation. It’s a thoughtful resource to help states implement new work requirements while protecting people’s access to care.
Read here: www.cbpp.org/research/hea...
Read here: www.cbpp.org/research/hea...
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...
Read here: beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/statement-on...
November 4, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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...
Read here: beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/statement-on...
Reposted by Julia Dale
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...
A group of civic tech nonprofits is issuing a statement on recent SNAP disruptions.
Read here: beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/statement-on...
November 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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...
A group of civic tech nonprofits is issuing a statement on recent SNAP disruptions.
Read here: beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/statement-on...
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...
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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November 3, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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...
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...
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.
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.
November 2, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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.
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.
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...
Our research shows: plain language matters. #humancentereddesign
States @civilladetroit.bsky.social
can help. Report here: civilla.org/assets/files...
civilla.org
October 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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...
Our research shows: plain language matters. #humancentereddesign
States @civilladetroit.bsky.social
can help. Report here: civilla.org/assets/files...
October 13, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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.
October 12, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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.
An early start to day 3 of the #MIHA Regional competition and the #LCSPilgrims are in 1st place! They are working towards states.
September 28, 2025 at 12:54 PM
An early start to day 3 of the #MIHA Regional competition and the #LCSPilgrims are in 1st place! They are working towards states.
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
September 26, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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
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...
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
civilla.org
September 5, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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...
At @civilladetroit.bsky.social we are doing just that. Read our latest reflection on the opportunity before us. civilla.org/stories/desi...
Doing life with my favorite person @therobdale.bsky.social
August 31, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Doing life with my favorite person @therobdale.bsky.social
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
team is looking forward to connecting with so many people passionate about change and improving the lives of others! #ChangeMakers #NCAP2025
August 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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
team is looking forward to connecting with so many people passionate about change and improving the lives of others! #ChangeMakers #NCAP2025
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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Cast your vote and help bring @civilladetroit.bsky.social
to Austin!
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August 24, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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!
participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...
Cast your vote and help bring @civilladetroit.bsky.social
to Austin!
participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...
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!
August 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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!
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
August 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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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🚨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!
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!
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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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!
participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...
PanelPicker | SXSW Conference & Festivals
PanelPicker® is the official SXSW user-generated session proposal platform. Enter ideas and vote to help shape Conference programming for SXSW and SXSW EDU.
participate.sxsw.com
August 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🚨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!
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!
And just like that we have another Dale driver on the road - life as we know it is changing!
August 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
And just like that we have another Dale driver on the road - life as we know it is changing!