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Hi! I work at @PollenMidwest now! 🥰
We are thrilled to introduce two members of our growing team: Project Manager @michaela1022 and Director of Growth for Narrative Services @CatPolivoda!
pollenmidwest.org/news/our-g…
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Pollen would not be where it is today without the leadership and guidance from founding board member (2014-2018) @jweinhagen. Jonathan, thank you for your continued support and for dedicating your gift to our outgoing ED @jjmillard.
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I’ve been so inspired by the radical transparency of your leadership transition this year! Thank you for all you do to inspire and drive positive change! Cheers!
Replying to @thejuliahysell
@thejuliahysell, thank you for believing in the power of the Pollen, and the power of radical imagination! bit.ly/Give2Pollen
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Ruby and the rest of the Pollen team have big goals for our work in 2023, and we need your support to make them possible. We invite you to Bloom With Us today by giving a meaningful gift to help us reach our goal of raising $55,000 by the end of the year. bit.ly/Give2Pollen
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Today is GTMD and I am supporting @PollenMidwest in honor of @jjmillard and Ruby Oluoch #GTMD22 #transitions #Leadership #LeadershipMatters
Ruby and the rest of the Pollen team have big goals for our work in 2023, and we need your support to make them possible. We invite you to Bloom With Us today by giving a meaningful gift to help us reach our goal of raising $55,000 by the end of the year. bit.ly/Give2Pollen
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In her full conversation with Pollen’s Editorial Director, Jerome Rankine, Ruby discusses her approach to leadership and what she will bring to her role as Pollen’s next Executive Director. Read the full conversation: pollenmidwest.org/stories/me…
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In her full conversation, Ruby discusses her approach to leadership and what she will bring to her role as Pollen’s next Executive Director. Among the most important of those values are creativity and freedom.
pollenmidwest.org/stories/me…
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After more than a decade at Pollen, join us to celebrate @jjmillard, Pollen's outgoing executive director, as she embarks on her next chapter. We’ll be in the Machine Shop space at Malcolm Yards Market from 4-6 PM on Monday, December 5. Stop by anytime!
pollenmidwest.org/events/che…
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I'm excited to be running for re-election to the Saint Paul City Council in 2023. I look forward to sharing a full formal announcement + launch info in the coming weeks.
Until then, I'm hiring a campaign manager. Share with any great leaders you know:
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Ruby’s childhood growing up in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood of St. Paul helped foster a love for her community that would continue throughout her personal and professional life.
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We’re looking for local businesses to pop-up at Cake! We have a few Saturdays available in November and December AND will likely have some availability in the new year.
✨Share this with folks you’d love to see at Cake!✨
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As she prepares to step into the executive Director role in January of 2023, Ruby Oluoch sat down with Pollen Editorial Director Jerome Rankine to share some stories of her own: stories of life, leadership, and a vision for Pollen’s future.
pollenmidwest.org/stories/me…
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You still have a week to apply to be Pollen's Development Director! You will help lead our fundraising strategy, including individual and institutional giving, and support our narrative change work. Salary is $80,000, and applications are due 11/14! pollenmidwest.org/opportunit…
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Continuing the @jjmillard tradition of mass deleting my email after maternity leave. "If it was important, it will come back around."
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The Walker gift shop has signed copies of FROM THE TOPS OF THE TREES if anyone is looking for gifts.
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This month, @boghanz and I are wrapping up @matteroffatpod. In the 5 years since we stared MoF there's been a lot more info available about starting podcasts... but, there's not much I can find about *ending* a podcast.
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The Healing Justice Foundation is thrilled for you to fill their newly created Program Director position. Their mission is to reclaim all Black people's inherent dignity, brilliance, and humanity. bit.ly/3FJkaKa
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Podcast co-hosts @NadegeJoseph and @MelanieMaxine discuss the importance of having intentional conversations about leadership transitions, trust and transparency in the workplace with special guest @jjmillard, executive director of @PollenMidwest.
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.@RootspringsMN is looking to hire a Managing Director. bit.ly/3NFpq3p They provide land-based programs for the healing, development, and community well-building of BIPOC artists, activists, healers, and communities in Minnesota.
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Just in case you missed the news 👇
“Stories are the basic building block of all narratives. And at Pollen, we know that stories offer connection,
inspiration, and nurture empathy.” —Pollen’s next Executive Director, Ruby Oluoch
Replying to @PollenMidwest
We knew our next executive director would need the talent, the vision, the heart, and the commitment to justice that would allow Pollen to build toward a society that is free, just, and loving, and we know Ruby is the perfect person for the role.





















