January 2023 – Barger Leadership Institute

January 2023

Period Poverty in Prisons Update

The Social Transformation Fellowship has taught me about the logistics of creating a large scale social change project, and the cooperation and support it takes from so many others (individuals and organizations). I learned the specifics of budgeting, the significance of learning from relevant stakeholders, and the importance of networking.  It was incredible to work …

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Period Stigma in Latin Communities Update

The Social Transformation Fellowship has taught me about the logistics ofcreating a large scale social change project, and the cooperation and support it takes from so many others (individuals and organizations). I learned the specifics of budgeting, the significance of learning from relevant stakeholders, and the importance of networking. It was incredible to work among …

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Yoga and Meditation in Low-Income Communities Update

Thinking back on applying to the program, the workshops were not exactly what I expected. I thought that they would primarily consist of time to workshop your project with heavy individual guidance on steps and decision-making. The workshops did provide a structure to move forward and take steps in our projects, but I appreciated that …

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Compass Update

The University of Michigan is home to a robust healthcare ecosystem, with  nationally-ranked hospitals and numerous campus-wide health clinics. But  during my time at Michigan, I’ve continually struggled to figure out which  healthcare resources are right for me when I’m sick or stressed due to the  sheer number of options available. After talking with other …

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