In a previous piece introducing our work with Denver Public Schools (DPS, District), we took a high-level look at which areas the Family and Community Engagement Division within the District, as well as DPS’ Central Office were seeking insights on: who their staff partners with
Today is our 4th birthday, and we couldn’t be more proud of how far we’ve come! Over a decade ago, our founder and CEO, Dr. Danielle Varda, founded the Center on Network Science at the University of Colorado Denver. With help from the Robert Wood
Social Isolation is complex. For some, it is self imposed, a choice: a way to find motivation, creativity, and clear the mind. These people can rejoin their social connections whenever they choose, and are likely socially stimulated to the point that they need solitude, not
When the Family and Community Engagement Division within Denver Public Schools (DPS, District) Central Office wanted to better understand the evolving relationships among their own staff, as well as the relationships between staff and community members, they turned to Visible Network Labs (VNL) to get
Even after the month of February comes to a close, Visible Network Labs will continue to highlight and recognize Black Coloradans and their contributions to our state. We’ve honored some of our state’s past heroes, and today we’d like to honor the City of Denver’s
We continue to honor our state’s Black history with a spotlight on Barney Lancelot Ford, a Colorado business icon who showed true resilience, determination, and compassion throughout his life. Mr. Ford was born on January 22nd, 1822 in Stafford, Virginia. His mother was Black and
Otha Patrick Rice was born in Cleburne, Texas in 1916. Mr. Rice moved to Chicago as a boy, eventually ending up in Denver, graduating from Manual High School in 1934. He settled in the Five Points area of the city, working as a railroad porter
We are proud to announce our partnership with Forward Flag, a 501c3 charity organization founded in 2013. Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Rogersville, Tennessee, Forward Flag aims to prevent veteran suicide by raising awareness and offering preventative measures. VNL’s Senior Project Manager, Kaley Bachinski,
Please help us welcome a new addition to our growing team, Richard Funkhouser! As the Research & Evaluation Manager for Visible Network Labs, Richard works with our partners to help them understand and catalyze their networks of interest and promote stronger outcomes in their work
Throughout Black History Month and beyond, we at Visible Network Labs are honoring and remembering Black Coloradans who have worked for equality, human rights, and created a greater society for us all. Excelling From the Beginning Marie Louise Greenwood was born on November 12th, 1912
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