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Natasha Grossman,
MSW
Walk a Mile: Program Manager
Natasha Grossman is a 1994 MSW graduate of the University
of Washington. She currently works for the Northwest Institute
for Children and Families. Natasha's experience includes
a history of working with vulnerable populations through
direct service and policy advocacy.
The vision of the Walk a Mile project started with a question: Natasha wondered
what would be possible if policy makers had first-hand knowledge of the people
affected by their policy-making. Her vision was to create an opportunity to
bring policymakers and their low-income constituents together to get to know
one another as human beings. With the advent of welfare reform, Walk A Mile
was designed specifically to be an opportunity for policymakers to understand
the issues of people receiving AFDC and for welfare recipients to gain insight
into the policy making process.
The project has now been implemented in 25 states, including adaptations for
participants in English for Speakers of Other Language programs. While the
intent of the project is primarily educational, several policy makers have
indicated their intention to shape policy differently as a result of their
experience. Equally exciting, more than one welfare recipient has registered
to vote for the first time ever.
Natasha's contact
information
E-mail: natasha@u.washington.edu
Phone: 206-543-3027
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Patricia
Carey
Walk a Mile: Public Information Coordinator
Patricia Carey works for the Northw.est
Institute for Children & Families
as the Public Information Coordinator for Walk A Mile.
Patricia joined Walk A Mile in May 2001 as the Public Information Coordinator.
She brings nearly 10 years of experience working in public relations and marketing
in the public and non-profit sectors. Her experience includes seven-and-a-half
years as a Communications Specialist for the Seattle Housing Authority.
Other previous experience includes working in community education and public
relations for a regional non-profit organization.
Patricia has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications Arts from Pacific Lutheran
University and has completed the University of Washington's Integrated Marketing
Communications program.
Patricia's contact information
E-mail: pbcarey@u.washington.edu
Phone: 206-616-7434
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