The Front Lines of Social Innovation: Models for Change from Baltimore City

In partnership with the White House and Aspen Institute, Baltimore Corps convened local change makers and national leaders for an evening of conversation at the White House. Featuring remarks from Cecilia Muñoz, Assistant to the President and Director of the Domestic Policy Council, and presentations by some of Baltimore's most promising innovators, watch the video of event:

The Front Lines of Innovation: Models for Change from Baltimore City

Or read this recap on the White House Blog by Broderick Johnson (Assistant to the President, Cabinet Secretary, and Chair of the My Brother’s Keeper Task Force) and Walter Isaacson (President and CEO of the Aspen Institute):

Baltimore's New Generation of Social Innovators

Baltimore Sun: Working towards a healthy Baltimore

It's been a watershed year for public health in Baltimore, thanks largely to the leadership of Dr. Leana Wen. One of our most visionary partners, Dr. Wen and the Baltimore City Health Department host seven Baltimore Corps Fellows to lead initiatives serving city residents: Gabe Auteri, Cagla Buyukkoc, Kelleigh Eastman, Anja Fries, Anisha Thomas, Lizzy Unger and Janice Williams.

In this op-ed in the Sun, read Dr. Wen's reflections on her first year as commissioner and see what her team has in store for 2016:

Working towards a healthy Baltimore

Can A 32-Year-Old Doctor Cure Baltimore's Ills?

Health Commissioner Leana Wen, our Visionary Cause Leader, was featured on NPR's All Things Considered for the Health Department's work in the aftermath of the uprising in April:

Can a 32-Year-Old Doctor Cure Baltimore's Ills?

Working a Million Hours to Heal a City

Here is a feature in The Atlantic on Dr. Leana Wen, Baltimore City Health Commissioner and Baltimore Corps Visionary Cause Leader:

Working a Million Hours to Heal a City