About Alex Derr

I am the Communications Coordinator for Visible Network Labs, and an MPA student at the University of Colorado Denver. I am originally from Beaver Dam, WI and have a B.A. in Political Studies & Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin Madison.

VNL is Presenting at the SIREN National Meeting on Racial Health Equity in Social Care

2022-10-06T10:56:32-06:00

Visible Network Labs is excited to share that Dr. Danielle Varda will be a presenter at the SIREN Annual Meeting, focused on achieving racial health equity in social care. Her session, "Tailoring Social Needs and Social Support Screeners for Young Adults," will focus on our [...]

VNL is Presenting at the SIREN National Meeting on Racial Health Equity in Social Care2022-10-06T10:56:32-06:00

Using PARTNER CPRM to Strengthen Connections: A Webinar

2022-10-06T11:18:40-06:00

To address wicked problems like social isolation and social need, we need to take network approaches that leverage coalitions of community partners to achieve collective impact. However, without some kind of data to guide your efforts, this work can be difficult to achieve any significant [...]

Using PARTNER CPRM to Strengthen Connections: A Webinar2022-10-06T11:18:40-06:00

Strengthening Social Connectedness in Rural Communities: A Webinar

2022-10-06T12:34:04-06:00

Rural communities are full of social connections. Everyone seems to know everyone and is willing to help at a moment's notice. However, despite this personal resilience, rural communities also face greater challenges related to transportation, internet access, and social services and resources. A number of [...]

Strengthening Social Connectedness in Rural Communities: A Webinar2022-10-06T12:34:04-06:00

NEW: PARTNER CPRM Interface Update and HIPAA Upgrades

2022-10-06T12:34:29-06:00

As we finish Quarter Two of 2022 our Product and Technology Teams are excited to release several major updates and upgrades to both the PARTNER CPRM and PARTNERme. This includes new improvements to a greater level of HIPAA Compliance and a completely rebuilt user workflow [...]

NEW: PARTNER CPRM Interface Update and HIPAA Upgrades2022-10-06T12:34:29-06:00

Social Isolation and Anxiety: What’s the Connection?

2023-08-22T12:28:47-06:00

Social isolation is a serious condition that causes a range of negative impacts on health and well-being. For example, studies have found that being isolated from others is comparable to smoking 20 cigarettes a day. However, it also impacts our mental and behavioral health. Specifically, [...]

Social Isolation and Anxiety: What’s the Connection?2023-08-22T12:28:47-06:00

Strengthening Social Connectedness Among Veterans: A Webinar

2022-10-06T15:36:40-06:00

Social connectedness plays an important role in the health and well-being of veterans. From physical health and wellness to mental health issues like depression, PTSD or suicide, providing strong social support is a demonstrated way to improve outcomes across the board. However, despite the evidence, [...]

Strengthening Social Connectedness Among Veterans: A Webinar2022-10-06T15:36:40-06:00

Programs to Strengthen Social Connectedness Among Young People: April 2022 Webinar

2022-10-06T16:16:17-06:00

Social connectedness is a major factor in a young person's development and growth. From the moment we are first born, we are dependent on a network of social support, including parents, siblings, neighbors, family, and friends. These individuals and organizations serve as mentors and peers, [...]

Programs to Strengthen Social Connectedness Among Young People: April 2022 Webinar2022-10-06T16:16:17-06:00

How do Young People Think About and Leverage Social Connectedness?

2022-10-06T16:20:09-06:00

In our Social Support Research Fellowship - a partnership with the Annie E. Casey Foundation - we worked with four youth fellows to help us understand how young people think about and leverage social connectedness in their lives. Social support is a critically important determinant [...]

How do Young People Think About and Leverage Social Connectedness?2022-10-06T16:20:09-06:00

Introduction to Social Connectedness: What Is It?

2023-08-22T12:37:40-06:00

Social connectedness is a difficult concept to describe in one sentence. Generally speaking, it is the experience of belonging to a social community or network - a feeling of being supported and connected to others who provide value and meaning in your life. Social connectedness [...]

Introduction to Social Connectedness: What Is It?2023-08-22T12:37:40-06:00