Lori Fascilla: The Woman Behind the Giraffe Lori Fascilla is the Executive Director of Giraffe Laugh Early Learning Centers, and has been with the organization for 27 years. Her leadership within the organization allowed for its growth, … [Read more...]
Lori Fascilla & Giraffe Laugh
Kâren Sander & the Urban Land Institute
Kâren Sander: Growth and Density in the Urban Landscape Born and raised in the Johannesburg area of South Africa, Kâren Sander immigrated to Boise over 30 years ago. By making the move “from big, big city to—at that point—small, small city,” she … [Read more...]
Deanna Smith & Idaho Smart Growth
Deanna Smith is a program coordinator at Idaho Smart Growth, a statewide nonprofit with a mission to create great places to live. Established in 1998, ISG focuses on community planning as well as public engagement and education. "We really work at … [Read more...]
Bobbi-Jo Meuleman, Matt Borud and the Idaho Department of Commerce
Department of Commerce (DOC) Director Bobbi-Jo Meuleman describes developing new jobs in the state as a "lot of relationship building and due diligence." Not all of their projects materialize into new jobs. "We probably have 15-20 projects we’re … [Read more...]
Maggie Benedetti & Wild Hearts Idaho
After completing her Master’s in Social Work, Maggie Benedetti worked in youth mental health counseling for the Women’s and Children’s Alliance. While living in other states and abroad, she realized that her love for Boise and the outdoors was a … [Read more...]
Jaime Hansen & Family Advocates
A self-professed “non-profit nerd,” Jaime Hansen earned both her undergraduate degree in psychological sciences and master’s in public administration from Boise State University. Hansen has been working in Idaho’s community benefit sector for the … [Read more...]
John Evans & The Cultivation of Garden City
John Evans is the Mayor of Garden City, a rapidly growing community in Ada County, Idaho. Mayor Evans grew up in Kansas City, MO before moving to Idaho with his family in the interest of escaping the humid climate of the midwest. He spent the … [Read more...]
Kevin Quinn & Alert Squad
Considering himself “just a local guy with a lot of crazy ideas,” Kevin Quinn has developed two apps which are currently available in the Apple and Android app stores: ExactPlus and AlertSquad. ExactPlus saves high-risk companies money on insurance … [Read more...]
Doug Copsey & Idaho Writers Guild
While still in high school, Doug Copsey began his long voice-over career by working as a disc-jockey for a local radio station. After earning a degree in theater, he joined the military where he was assigned to producing training films for the Armed … [Read more...]
Rosemary Reinhardt & Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Raised in northern Idaho, Reinhardt began her career after earning a Masters in Arts Management. After working in fundraising at St. Alphonsus Hospital, Reinhardt became the director of marketing at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival (ISF). Although “it … [Read more...]
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