FUSE Blog
These Changemakers Are Ready for Their Year of Public Service
May 19, 2020
Our spring cohort shares what drew them to a year of impact in local government.… Continued
When the COVID-19 Crisis Hit, Here’s How FUSE Fellows Moved Into High Gear
April 14, 2020
FUSE fellows take on resilience support in health, housing, economic development, and more.… Continued
Social Impact From a Human Resources Lens
March 31, 2020
Thelà worked to diversify the Office of Diversion and Reentry in Los Angeles County, deepening her work at the intersection of public policy and human resources.… Continued
Expanding Digital Inclusion to Reach Angelenos
March 2, 2020
Following her FUSE fellowship where she developed a strategic smart cities plan, Dawn continues to expand digital inclusion and access in the City of Los Angeles.… Continued
I Am Proof of Both Failure and Success
February 11, 2020
Understanding both individual and community needs to enact sustainable juvenile justice reform.… Continued
Redefining Responsible Development in Washington D.C.
February 3, 2020
Founding his own think tank to pursue poverty reduction through education, public health, and community development.… Continued
Ensuring Everyone in Allegheny County Has a Home
January 23, 2020
Building on innovative problem-solving approaches to prioritize homelessness in Allegheny County.… Continued
Can Government Be Delightful?
January 9, 2020
FUSE alum Hua Wang details key lessons from a year of public service.… Continued
Finding Her Roots from the 45th Floor
December 11, 2019
Pursuing her passion for San Francisco and affordable housing beyond FUSE.… Continued
Taking on the Opioid Crisis
December 11, 2019
Connecting lived experience to professional experiences in order to address the opioid epidemic.… Continued
Why I’m Committing to a Year of Social Impact
October 24, 2019
Learn why these changemakers decided to take on a year of public service.… Continued
Dedicating a Year to Public Service
July 16, 2019
What made these talented professionals switch gears and work with civic organizations?… Continued
How Innovative Government Agencies Use Data to Better Serve Their Communities
May 21, 2019
Sharing innovative insights from San Francisco, New Orleans, and Pittsburgh. … Continued
How Three Government Agencies Are Helping Underserved Communities
February 4, 2019
Helping better serve their most vulnerable residents.… Continued
What It Takes to Lead Transformational Change
January 24, 2019
It takes the right combination of leadership styles and a diverse set of skills.… Continued
How to Design for Catalytic Change in Government
December 5, 2018
What it takes to create a high-impact project that will drive change.… Continued
The Lasting Impact of a FUSE Project
November 7, 2018
Culture change, collective learning, and catalyzing new ways of thinking are a few of the intangible yet valuable outcomes of our fellowship program.… Continued
Why I Chose a Year of Public Service
November 6, 2018
"I could not pass up the opportunity to play a critical role in facilitating change that is so important." … Continued
Increasing Financial Aid Access to Make College More Affordable
August 23, 2018
A bad "customer experience" should not be a barrier to getting a college degree.… Continued
A Tale of Two Maker Cities: What One Silicon Valley City Learned from a Trip to Pittsburgh
August 16, 2018
FUSE fellow Parker Thomas is bringing the maker education lessons he learned while visiting schools and libraries in Pittsburgh to Fremont.… Continued
The Promise of Higher Education for Stockton Youth
January 31, 2018
A $20 million grant is the first step to help get Stockton youth to college.… Continued
Meeting of the Minds: What They Learned
January 10, 2018
Five strategic ways to tackle the most complex challenges.… Continued
Transparency: That’s the Key to Equitable Government
November 8, 2017
The San Francisco Ethics Commission was established to … Continued
The Challenges and Opportunities of Driving Innovative Change
October 26, 2017
It all comes down to people skills. … Continued
Building Trust Through Transparency
September 22, 2017
Be tactful, democratic, and consistent.… Continued
Why One Year Is Enough
July 19, 2017
Meaningful improvements can happen in just one year.… Continued
What I’ve Learned About Building Meaningful Connections
June 27, 2017
Hint: Check your ego at the door.… Continued
Furthering California’s Data Efforts
October 14, 2016
When government data are freely available for everyone to use and republish as they wish, they can drive social change.… Continued
FUSE Fellows at CGI America: A Unique Opportunity
July 20, 2016
"Our efforts to support the immigrant communities of Los Angeles, whether from the perspective of an entrepreneur or a naturalizing citizen, are also happening in similar ways in communities across the country."… Continued
Helping San Francisco Youth Succeed in STEM Fields
July 6, 2016
"I realized that all the work I was doing wasn’t just about getting a good return on investment or reaching a certain metric. It was about helping these youth achieve their dreams."… Continued
How to Build an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
April 5, 2016
Civic innovators from three sectors share tools and tips.… Continued
Top 5 Reasons to Become a Fellow
September 9, 2012
Working hand-in-hand providing strategic support and helping to implement this program, Jeremy is at a grass roots level, seeing first-hand how a local government can begin to change the way corporations reach out and...… Continued