Did YOU attend or miss casaLAB I (Oct. 2018) to become more compassionate toward self, towards others and within the systems of our mutual lives and work in Our City? Hit or miss you’ll definitely want to be at the Little Carver on January 29th for casaLAB II!

Ben O’Dell, Faith Liaison with the Department of Health & Human Services in D.C. is coming to SA to help us turn our work up a notch with a national perspective:

  *   Why faith & society intersection is critical to compassionate service,
*   How that works best,
*   Research and valuable models across the U.S.

Ben is a recognized expert on facilitating partnerships between faith-based, philanthropic, and community organizations and government at all levels. Ben’s interest in strengthening local faith-based and community leaders and community engagement principles to religious, community, and government interest has led him to develop deep relationships, knowledge, and expertise on a broad range of issues from strengthening fathers and families to strategies for bringing groups together in collaborative networks. Throughout his fourteen year tenure in the Center, Ben served in many roles including as Designated Federal Officer to the President’s Advisory Council of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, a 25 member council of faith and community leaders making recommendations to the President and the White House.

Ben received his Master’s Degree in Organizational Development and Knowledge Management in 2007 from the School of Public Policy at George Mason University. Ben resides outside of Washington, D.C. with his wife, Kristin, and practices his own personal fatherhood initiatives with their two kids.