Top Voices in 2025
These are the stories you clicked, shared, and discussed the most in 2025.
This curated collection highlights the leaders and initiatives that captured our collective imagination and provided a roadmap for a more positive civic future.
Brady Porterfield-Finn
Municipal Neighborhood Engagement Coordinator
Colorado
"From West Africa to Colorado: A People-First Approach"
Brandon Figliolino
Municipal Community Engagement Manager
Colorado
"How Strategic Pivots and People-Focused Programming are Revolutionizing Transit Engagement "
Caitlan Biggs
Municipal Director of Administrative Services / Town Secretary
Texas
"The Unexpected Career Path: How Public Service Can Change Your Life"
Corina Sadler
Municipal Volunteer Resources Manager
Texas
"Beyond Books: A Passion for Public Service"
Courtney Craven
Nonprofit Community Engagement & Communications Manager
Texas
"From Classroom to Community: How One Educator Took a Leap of Faith to Pursue Her Passion"
Courtney Harrness
Municipal Director of Strategic Advancement
Massachusetts
"Transforming Stigma into Strength: VAMHAR's Impact on Mental Health and Addiction Recovery"
Ellen Young
Nonprofit CEO
Texas
"Creating Healthier, More Resilient Communities: A Journey in Community Engagement and Public Health"
Eric Lopez
Municipal District Superintendent
Texas
"A Vision for Advancing Hispanic Leadership in Local Government"
Erin Donahue
Municipal Deputy Director/Consultant
Ontario
"Empowering Ontario's Future Public Service Leaders"
Gabe Reaume
City Manager, Author
Texas
"Small-Town Leadership, Big Impact: How Saginaw's City Manager Builds Community"
Hudson Janz
Municipal Homelessness Resolution Case Manager
Colorado
"One Volunteer, One Person, One Year: The Radical Simplicity of Ending Homelessness"
Jennifer Fadden
Municipal Consulting COO
Texas
"Serving with Purpose: Why this COO Focuses on One Relationship at a Time"
Kristen Petree
Municipal Capital Projects Manager
Texas
"Full Circle: Former Youth Council Member Now Leads Next Generation"
Mansfield TX Youth Council (2025)
Student Leadership Council Member
Texas
"Full Circle Civic Leadership"
Narada Lee
Municipal Administrator
Texas
"The Hidden Heroes of Local Government: How One Administrator Protects 1.3 million Dallas Residents Daily"
Nicolette Ricciuti
Municipal Director of Regulatory Compliance & Animal Care/Control
Texas
"Building Mansfield's Future"
Paul Paschall
City Mayor, Insurance Group President
Texas
"From Insurance Agent to 3-Term Mayor: How One Wife's Challenge Transformed an Entire Texas City"
Pete Iengo
Municipal Community Engagement Specialist
Colorado
"Creating Space for Every Voice: A Mission to Transform How Cities Engage with Community Members"
Rose Martinez
Nonprofit Family Engagement Manager
Colorado
"No Map, No Problem: Turning Personal Struggles into Systemic Solutions"
Tasha Van Vlack
CEO, Founder
Ontario
"Redefining Connection: Behind the Scenes of the Nonprofit Hive"
Tyg Taylor
Nonprofit Executive Director
Colorado
"Why “We Think You’re Worth It” is More Than a Motto at Wholly Kicks"
Victor Turner
Municipal Housing & Community Development Director
Florida
"Unexpected Pathways to a Public Service Career"
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