This article is adapted from a presentation by our CEO, Dr. Danielle Varda, called Thinking Like a Network Scientist. Click here to watch the session. Two decades ago, public and nonprofit sector leaders started to cultivate a new practice called ‘the network way of working.’
It is hard to believe that ten years have passed since Hurricane Sandy destroyed much of the eastern coastline. It has taken years to recover from the superstorm’s record-breaking storm surge, with many areas still working toward recovery. Neighborhoods across New York City and the
Following the launch of the new PARTNER CPRM Grab and Go package, we wanted to meet some of the VNL team members responsible for designing our improved platform. We talked with Zac Thompson, our VP of Product, Brandon Davis, our Product Manager, and Steve Stremsterfer,
https://youtu.be/qcLfO6yPCwU Visible Network Labs is excited to announce that our new PARTNER CPRM Grab and Go subscriptions are now available. Our new software packages offer a streamlined interface and workflow you can complete independently. Click here to contact us to learn more, watch the video
Numerous studies demonstrate the link between social connectedness and our health and well-being. Strong, supportive relationships with people in our community help us access resources, manage our stress, and live happier and more fulfilling life. Despite this understanding, few government policies and programs specifically work
Network centrality measures the degree to which a node is ‘central’ in a network. This makes it a great tool for identifying the key players in your network. These are typically the community partners most centrally connected within your network, as they access more information
At Visible Network Labs, we know that taking a network science lens on the world can be a transformative approach. Investigating and understanding the web of connections that link people and organizations can introduce new ways of seeing the world and solving problems. On the
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
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
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
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