ICA E-News – January 2021

Celebrating 50 Years Residence as ICA GreenRise Turns 100

2021 is the centennial of ICA GreenRise, which was constructed for Mutual Insurance in 1921 and donated by Kemper Insurance to the Institute of Cultural Affairs and Ecumenical Institute in 1971. We approach this milestone in celebration of the accomplishments of the past year and enthusiasm for our vision of the future!

ICA Enters New Year with New Leadership and Staffing

As we welcome in the new year, we also welcome in new leadership and staffing. ICA has hired Ashleigh Hughes as Marketing Manager of Programs. Ashleigh will lead our marketing efforts, serve as the primary liaison with external stakeholders and customers of the Technology of Participation (ToP) training program, lead customer service, and administer course registration.

Apply to Join Our Board of Directors

In these challenging  and unprecedented times, we are all called to make a difference. Are you at a place in your life where you have the opportunity to give back in a meaningful way? We invite you to apply to participate as a member of the ICA Board of Directors in creating a new path forward. We are in a time of transition and we seek candidates with mutual interests, skills, and time for service.

Staff Spotlight: Phil Waitzman

"Our history has proven that the methods of partnership, facilitation, and collaboration simply need to be brought forward and modernized. Many of these techniques and approaches have the spirit and ability to be applied to any social issue at any time in history.”

Phil Waitzman joined ICA and EI has Interim Executive Director in October, 2020, bringing more than 20 years of experience working with clients both as a strategic executive leader and as a direct practice clinician. He is a Licensed Social Worker who has received an MA in Social Service Administration, a Masters in Business Administration (MBA), and a Masters in Public Health (MPH).

Upcoming Events

ToP Facilitation Methods (TFM) Online (Pilot)

Explore the landscape of facilitation and learn three key processes for activating group participation virtually in our acclaimed flagship course modified for the virtual world.

In this engaging live online modular course you look at the landscape of facilitation and learn three simple, universally applicable approaches to help you confidently move any group from unproductive conflict or confusion to consensus and commitment.

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