Changing my perspective has changed my approach to finding common ground and building community.

Changing my perspective has changed my approach to finding common ground and building community.

By Kathleen Smith, Director of Marketing & Communications, Saint Paul Foundation

“This summer, I learned something that changed how I lead.

I had the opportunity to join a cohort of people from across the country for a week-long Facilitating Cultural Change (FCC) workshop. The sessions, led by facilitators Beth Zemsky, Athena Adkins and Liz Loeb, opened my eyes to the power — and the challenges — of bridging across differences….”

Read the story of Kathleen Smith’s experience at FCC 2025 here.