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Dr. Danielle Varda & VNL Win TrueSpace’s Exemplar Builder Award
We are proud to announce that Dr. Danielle Varda and Visible Network Labs have been named as the recipients of the Exemplar Builder Award by TrueSpace. TrueSpace is a consulting and research firm that helps CEOs of strong, post-startup companies get to the next level.
Webinar Recap: Programs to Strengthen Social Connectedness Among Young People
Last week, the April installment of 2022 Social Connectedness Webinar Series went live! We were fortunate to be joined by our three panelists, who are individuals performing invigorating work in the field with young people: Daniel Martinez Jr, MSW, Assistant Youth Programs Manager at the
Help Us Welcome Our New Administrative Manager, Jen Rymes!
We’re excited to welcome our new Administrative Manager, Jen Rymes, to Visible Network Labs! Jen has worked in administration for various organizations throughout her career, from small non-profits to large international corporations. She’ll be working to assist our Executive Team, as well as providing support
Seven Books on Social Connection
Humans are intrinsically social; Social connection builds trust, it dictates where we go, who we talk to, and our interactions strongly affect our mental state. Connections and the networks have been essential to survival and happiness from the beginning of human existence. As technology, entertainment,
Programs to Strengthen Social Connectedness Among Young People: April 2022 Webinar
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,
Our Work With RECETAS
Explore our partnership with RECETAS, a global project. Visible Network Labs’ Data Science team used our PARTNER CPRM tool to analyze organizational networks in six cities around the world – to help RECETAS better understand an innovative way of promoting mental health and well-being. Learn
How do Young People Think About and Leverage Social Connectedness?
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
Introduction to Social Connectedness: What Is It?
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
Our Endorsement of the Social Determinants Accelerator Act (H.R. 2503/S. 3039)
Visible Network Labs is proud to announce its support and endorsement of the Social Determinants Accelerator Act (H.R. 2503/S. 3039) This Act, which was re-introduced in 2021 by Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, will make $25 million available to local, state, and tribal governments looking to
Spotlight & Webinar Recap: Our Social Support Fellowship
On March 30th, 2022, our Understanding Social Connectedness Among Young Adults webinar went live. In addition to our founder and CEO, Dr. Danielle Varda and our Network Data Scientist, Dr. Rose Y. Hardy, we were fortunate to be joined by our three outstanding Social Support
Help Us Welcome Our New Product Owner, Brandon Davis!
We’re excited to announce the newest edition to our growing team, Brandon Davis! Brandon is our Product Owner, and he brings a background in development and product ownership to his role. He’ll be working to support our Product and Tech teams, and we’re happy to
Raising Your Response Rate: A Brief
A Network Science Brief from Visible Network Labs A high response rate is ideal for any survey, but it’s a critically important necessity when it comes to a network survey. This is because network data is not representative, as with most surveys. Each individual in
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Colorado’s Early Childhood Councils play an important role in improving health, education and other social outcomes for kids. They do this by connecting and coordinating work between stakeholders in the early childhood ecosystem. This includes nonprofits, government agencies, healthcare providers, educators, and other community organizations.
