A human-centered approach to city challenges - James Weinberg, CEO Fuse Corps

For these uncertain times as we look to support local government in some of their toughest challenges, James Weinberg, CEO of Fuse Corps, shares his insights on making people the levers of change. - THE IMPACT. James: Is CEO of FUSE Corps, a US nonprofit placing professionals into local governments to address the biggest challenges facing urban communities Was co-founder of AchieveMission, a consulting firm increasing impact by improving leadership development Served as the national development director at BELL, a tutoring and mentoring program Was the founding executive director of the Homeless Children’s Education Fund, working to ensure that children who are homeless have increased access to educational opportunities Has an M.S. in public policy and management from Carnegie Mellon, and a bachelor’s in psychology and classics from Tufts THE JOURNEY. In our conversation, we explore: Family and early figures: influences that led to a career in the public sector A multi-generational view to big societal challenges: we may not solve them in our lifetime A human-centered theory of change: the right person in the right place at the right time The birth of Fuse Corps: tearing down silos and supporting local communities Innovating in local government: finding humble adaptable leaders and giving them room to maneuver