NorthStar GAZE
Inspired by our Telescope program, each episode offers a telescopic view into their lives. Uncover the human side of Geo-Stem, where passion meets purpose, and racial justice is central.
"The NorthStar Gaze" is your invitation to a Homecoming, where diverse voices paint the tapestry of contributions to geography and STEM. Tune in and let the brilliance of these geo-stars guide you.
NorthStar GAZE
Designing Resilience: GIS, Wetlands, and Community Vision in New Orleans with Rashida Ferdinand
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In this episode, we meet Rashida Ferdinand, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SankofaLA. The Sankofa Community Development Corporation (CDC) founded by Rashida Ferdinand in 2008, with the support of Lower Ninth Ward residents and stakeholders, is a 501 (c) 3 non – profit organization. Initially incorporated as the Historic Lower Ninth Ward Council for Arts and Sustainability our first project was the Sankofa Marketplace, a monthly community hub for local growers, musicians, chefs, merchants, and artists.
Daniela Rivero who is a member of SankofaLA's board also joined the conversation to share how she uses GIS to support Sankofa's mission.
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