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Newsletter for February 1, 2024

Today's coverage spotlights Delaware-based Jen Reid's unexpected career journey from public health to operations manager at Tapp Network, exploring her unique trajectory in social marketing.

Below, you'll also find a spotlight on the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute at Towson University. The center is led by Erin Moran, who emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence, and will host a panel challenging leadership myths on Feb. 22. Enjoy both articles, and I hope you like the song I've been listening to and highlighted in the photo of the day below.

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— Alanah, Technical.ly lead reporter for Baltimore

The Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute, affiliated with Towson University, prioritizes emotional intelligence in its mission to foster ethical leadership. With a focus on serving the public good, the institute, led by Erin Moran, emphasizes external engagement and offers a variety of workshops catering to leaders across the public, nonprofit and business sectors. On Feb. 22, the institute will host a panel challenging leadership myths.

➡️ Find out more about the institute in my full report here.

Jen Reid's unexpected journey from public health to becoming the operations manager at Tapp Network reveals a unique career trajectory. After originally landing her dream job, Reid's path took an unexpected turn when she was recruited by a social marketing agency. She embraced this passion and now navigates the intersection of marketing and technology at Tapp Network.

Discover how Reid made sense of this transformative moment in her professional life, as well as more on unconventional career path and insights, in this article by my colleague Holly Quinn.

➡️ Find out more in the latest How I Got Here installation.

• Karlo Young, who was the COO of Concentric Educational Solutions, has been promoted to the position of president. He expressed his excitement about the role in a post on LinkedIn. [PR Newswire/LinkedIn]

• Attention artists in Baltimore City and Baltimore County! Grit Fund is currently accepting applications for collaborative projects, providing up to $10,000 in support. [Grit Fund]

• Check out an article featuring Technical.ly's 2023 Builder of The Year Hafeezah Muhammad of Backpack Healthcare. Learn about her recent acquisitions and how the company has enhanced its analytics for target identification. [Smart Business Deal Makers]

• TEDCO (which is, in full transparency, a Technical.ly client) has revealed its newly appointed Board of Directors for the Cyber Maryland Program. This initiative, established by the Maryland General Assembly in the 2023 legislative session, aims to tackle workforce vacancies in the state's cybersecurity sector. [TEDCO]

• Learn how your organization could benefit from Venture For America (VFA) and its fellows. [VFA]