Articles by Jennie Blizzard

Woman speaking to an audience in a community center
By Jennie Blizzard
Maria Chaparro and Bob Bunting share how authentic community input, coupled with intentional collaboration, is advancing digital inclusion in rural Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
Maria Chaparro
By Jennie Blizzard
Mamacítas Cibernéticas (Cybernetic Mamas) wants to make sure the community has a say when it comes to digital inclusion in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
Heather Sobrepena and her family members
By Jennie Blizzard
Heather Sobrepena's role is very much about relationships, people, and community. Her work is to give a voice to Indian Country.
Andrew Dumont, Leilani Barnett, and Diane Bevan, Executive Director of the Idaho Women's Business Center and Idaho Hispanic Chamber at a recent Rural Success Summit hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
By Jennie Blizzard
The Fed’s Rural Learning Community (RLC) shares knowledge about what affects rural communities and how best to foster opportunity in rural areas.
By Jennie Blizzard
Breyon says he’s continued the family legacy for many reasons, but one stands out. As a self-proclaimed “history nerd,” he says he wants to do his part to keep Black-owned family farms alive.
Tracy Choi runs on a beach in South Korea
By Jennie Blizzard
"We’re not going to change a community system or problem overnight. We want sustained involvement to help create long-term changes," says Tracy Choi of the San Francisco Fed. Get to know Tracy and her work.
Julie Siwicki holding her foster dog.
By Jennie Blizzard
Julie Siwicki works hard to make sure the perspectives of community partners are part of the research formula.
Gar Kelley gives the Father of the Bride speech at his daughter's wedding.
By Jennie Blizzard
Gar Kelley uses faith and experience to influence economic potential in underserved communities.
Alaina Barca
By Jennie Blizzard
Alaina Barca, a community development research analyst at the Philadelphia Fed, aims to make the economy more easily accessible to everyone.