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From Campus to City Hall: Johns Hopkins Students Shine New Light on Public Innovation Careers
The inaugural Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins Summer Scholars recently took the stage at the Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C., to showcase the result of blending academic rigor and real-world experiences.
From Campus to City Hall: Johns Hopkins Students Shine New Light on Public Innovation Careers
The inaugural Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins Summer Scholars recently took the stage at the Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C., to showcase the result of blending academic rigor and real-world experiences.
Current News
Current News
Celebrating One Year
Amanda Daflos marks her first year as Executive Director of Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins and reflects on the center’s impact on transforming government and improving lives.
The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation Expands Innovation Training to 13 New Cities
The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation is now training 13 diverse cities in five countries with the 2022 Innovation Training Program, equipping city leaders with innovative tools to address pressing challenges like climate change and violence.
From the “Start” of Innovation to a New Chapter, Amanda Daflos on Datapoints
Innovation transforms problems into opportunities for cities. Amanda Daflos, BCPI Executive Director, discusses innovation’s role in government, its link to data, and early i-team success in driving better results and impacting millions.
4 Lessons on Listening to Residents
Innovator Tommi Laitio, Helsinki’s head of culture and leisure, has delivered 100M+ resident experiences of transformation, his success hinging on resident engagement. Discover his effective listening strategies for cities.
New Year, New Momentum
In 2021, the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation thrived, driving urban innovation through teams, grants, and training. Exciting plans ahead for 2022 in partnership with cities worldwide. – Amanda Daflos, Executive Director.
Creating a Resource for City Workers to Transform Government
Executive Director of the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation, Amanda Daflos, former Chief Innovation Officer for Los Angeles, highlights the significance of empowering local leaders for driving innovation to enhance city outcomes.
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