Regional Direction
September 12th 2022
Strickland: WHAT I'M EXCITED ABOUT GPLEX 2022
Reflecting on GPLEX2021, my first exchange, I became hyperaware of the historical significance of the region I call home. Meeting GPLEXers like Dr. Deborah Roebuck, founder and CEO of "Going Through the Change" and Executive Director of the "Global Philadelphia Association", Zabeth Teelucksingh, has... Read More
Regional Direction
September 12th 2022
Maynard: WHAT I'M EXCITED ABOUT GPLEX 2022
October in the city of Motown and Motor City will be my third GPLEX and my first out of town-- so why do I keep adding GPLEX to my calendar? The way GPLEX has worked during the pandemic is much of my "why". Hang with me as I try to show how. Read More
Regional Direction
September 12th 2022
Ingram: WHAT I'M EXCITED ABOUT GPLEX 2022
Local GPLEXs are fun; GPLEXs outside of Philadelphia are magical. Case in point: GPLEX Seattle 2018. Admittedly, I’m biased because this is my favorite GPLEX. But setting that aside, there is truly something special about traveling to another city with fellow civic-minded Philadelphians to learn and... Read More
Regional Direction
September 12th 2022
Bartuskaite: WHAT I'M EXCITED ABOUT GPLEX 2022
GPLEX has provided me with an amazing opportunity to connect with impactful leaders in Philadelphia and explore the biggest challenges and opportunities that exist in our city today. This program has helped me deepen my understanding of Philadelphia’s most complex neighborhoods and the role we must... Read More
Regional Direction
May 13th 2022
Abramowitz: Why I GPLEX
There is one week every year when my phone goes on “Do Not Disturb” and I dedicate all of my energy to learning from the people that surround me. This week is GPLEX. Read More
Regional Direction
May 2nd 2022
Healy: WHY I GPLEX
“GPLEX and its network provides an expansive opportunity for people to embrace learning from a diverse group of innovators and stakeholders. It is for people who are curious how others approach a challenge and opportunity and are willing to move outside one’s comfort zone. " Read More
GPLEX
October 16th 2019
Guzik: Why I GPLEX
2019 was my first GPLEX. I moved back to Pennsylvania in the spring of 2018 and heard that GPLEX would be a great opportunity to connect with a diverse group of changemakers in the city. I wanted to meet leaders across sector, industry, and interest to learn which priorities Philadelphia leaders... Read More
GPLEX
October 9th 2019
Lora: Why I GPLEXed and plan to continue GPLEXing...
Success depends upon peer-to-peer relationships. Last year was my first GPLEX, and it surpassed my expectations. Having the opportunity to network with individuals within the region and enhance my professional knowledge while exploring the fantastic City of Seattle was truly meaningful. The... Read More
GPLEX
September 27th 2019
Jeff's Takeaways from GPLEX 2019
Changing complex systems is not easy. At GPLEX 2019, we talked about how to tackle our region's toughest challenges. Our keynote speaker Damon Centola urged us to build stronger ties, to identify and cultivate "bridges" between networks, to create the conditions of possibility for systems change.... Read More
GPLEX
September 16th 2019