Before joining the Foundation in January, I spent the last five years co-leading the team that designed the Strong Field Project Leadership Development Program (LDP). As part of that work, we...

Though I have long been an admirer of smart and talented women, I am only newly a member of the Beyonce fan club (a.k.a., the “Bey Hive”). Years ago, on a trip to Santa Barbara to visit my parents, I...

This winter, we lost three incredible allies in the fight to improve access to healthcare for all Americans. Each one of these leaders died too soon, leaving hearts empty and work unfinished. In...

Imagine you or a loved one is sick. Your doctor shares some treatment options — all of which are costly or come with significant risks. Do you make a decision based on only one expert's advice? Or...

I was recently on a run with one of my best friends, whom I’ve known since we were just twelve years old. From visits to our local burrito shop in middle school to hanging out at the pool in high...

Interested in ending domestic violence? Visit our Throw the Flag campaign to learn how you can #BeTheSolution A friend of mine recently emailed me, asking for help for a friend-of-a-friend she...

In late June, I had the opportunity to visit Neighborhood Healthcare in Northeast San Diego . The visit held special meaning for me personally, as it was only one town over from where I grew up. When...

More chest pains. Dizziness. Was I having a heart attack? After weeks of recurring chest pains, I finally broke down and asked my wife to take me to the hospital. So there I was, waiting in the...

This Memorial Day takes on new significance as America welcomes the largest number of returning veterans since the end of World War II. After nearly 13 years, America’s waning involvement in the wars...