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Top Voices in 2025

These are the stories clicked, shared, and discussed the most in 2025. This collection highlights the leaders and initiatives that captured our collective imagination and provided a roadmap for a more positive civic future.
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Brady Porterfield-Finn

Municipal Neighborhood Engagement Coordinator

Colorado

"From West Africa to Colorado: A People-First Approach"

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Brandon Figliolino

Municipal Community Engagement Manager

Colorado

"How Strategic Pivots and People-Focused Programming are Revolutionizing Transit Engagement "

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Caitlan Biggs

Municipal Director of Administrative Services / Town Secretary

Texas

"The Unexpected Career Path: How Public Service Can Change Your Life"

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Corina Sadler

Municipal Volunteer Resources Manager

Texas

"Beyond Books: A Passion for Public Service"

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Courtney Craven

Nonprofit Community Engagement & Communications Manager

Texas

"From Classroom to Community: How One Educator Took a Leap of Faith to Pursue Her Passion"

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Courtney Harrness

Municipal Director of Strategic Advancement

Massachusetts

"Transforming Stigma into Strength: VAMHAR's Impact on Mental Health and Addiction Recovery"

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Ellen Young

Nonprofit CEO

Texas

"Creating Healthier, More Resilient Communities: A Journey in Community Engagement and Public Health"

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Eric Lopez

Municipal District Superintendent

Texas

"A Vision for Advancing Hispanic Leadership in Local Government"

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Erin Donahue

Municipal Deputy Director/Consultant

Ontario

"Empowering Ontario's Future Public Service Leaders"

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Gabe Reaume

City Manager, Author

Texas

"Small-Town Leadership, Big Impact: How Saginaw's City Manager Builds Community"

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Hudson Janz

Municipal Homelessness Resolution Case Manager

Colorado

"One Volunteer, One Person, One Year: The Radical Simplicity of Ending Homelessness"

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Jennifer Fadden

Municipal Consulting COO

Texas

"Serving with Purpose: Why this COO Focuses on One Relationship at a Time"

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Keith Vinson

Nonprofit President, Consultant

Texas

"Transformative Success"

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Kristen Petree

Municipal Capital Projects Manager

Texas

"Full Circle: Former Youth Council Member Now Leads Next Generation"

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Mansfield TX Youth Council (2025)

Student Leadership Council Member

Texas

"Full Circle Civic Leadership"

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Narada Lee

Municipal Administrator

Texas

"The Hidden Heroes of Local Government: How One Administrator Protects 1.3 million Dallas Residents Daily"

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Nicolette Ricciuti

Municipal Director of Regulatory Compliance & Animal Care/Control

Texas

"Building Mansfield's Future"

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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"

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Pete Iengo

Municipal Community Engagement Specialist

Colorado

"Creating Space for Every Voice: A Mission to Transform How Cities Engage with Community Members"

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Rose Martinez

Nonprofit Family Engagement Manager

Colorado

"No Map, No Problem: Turning Personal Struggles into Systemic Solutions"

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Susan Alanis

Special District Program Director

Texas

"A Legacy of Public Service"

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Tasha Van Vlack

CEO, Founder

Ontario

"Redefining Connection: Behind the Scenes of the Nonprofit Hive"

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Tyg Taylor

Nonprofit Executive Director

Colorado

"Why β€œWe Think You’re Worth It” is More Than a Motto at Wholly Kicks"

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Victor Turner

Municipal Housing & Community Development Director

Florida

"Unexpected Pathways to a Public Service Career"

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