Shawna Beese Mayor-elect Millwood
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Data scientist, community researcher, wife, mom, and lifelong Millwood resident.
Category: Neighborhood Development
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On November 15th, I woke up to find that award-winning neighborhood blogger David Burton had written about my team’s work in neighborhood research! What a delightful surprise! While I have shared on this site about my ‘Good Neighbor’ day work here in Millwood, and touched on my church’s efforts in the City of Spokane Valley,…
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On October 25, I attended the Spokane Neighborhood Summit for the second year in a row! While Millwood is not a Spokane neighborhood but instead its own municipality, the Spokane Office of Neighborhood Services has allowed me to attend to learn about regional developments and gain a better understanding of the Neighborhood Council system of…
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There is a growing recognition of the importance of community among the people we interviewed. Even in popular culture, people instinctively understand that the strength of their social connections greatly impacts their health, well-being, and sense of purpose. The value of local (or IRL) relationships has been gaining attention. In that spirit, a group of…
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In Millwood, the community comes together to celebrate the last days of summer with our annual Millwood Daze celebration! Thank you, Millwood Community Association, for another fantastic event. I was tabling alongside Zion Lutheran Church, promoting neighborhood development and our upcoming Millwood Good Neighbor Weekend.
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The wonderful folks at Zion Lutheran Church invited me to speak at their July Fellowship Breakfast! We had a meaningful conversation about “Good neighboring is a health intervention.” Participants shared personal stories highlighting tangible health improvements that came from simply having someone listen during a crisis. We discussed the improvements in quality of life and…
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At the June 10 City Council meeting, Jeremy Clark, the students, and I presented an update on the STAR Club capstone project. I provided an overview of the topics we have been discussing since January (e.g., leadership, project management, and public presentation; summary below). The students showcased their final project, the installation of the ‘Millwood…
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On November 16, 2024, I delivered the inaugural Lyceum presentation at the Concordia Masonic Lodge. The Lyceum tradition is a public lecture series delivered by knowledgeable community members within the communities from which they belong. As a neighborhood health researcher, I was invited to share my thoughts on how we can build stronger communities of…
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