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Taking Northeast Florida’s Work to Washington: Advocacy, Partnership and the Whole Child (5/29/2026) - Dr. Saralyn Grass reflects on a recent trip to Washington D.C. and what the conversations there revealed about the state of youth development, workforce investment and community well-being.
When Organizations Work Together: Reflections on a Week Well Spent (5/28/2026) - Dr. Saralyn Grass, President of Verdant Synergies, reflects on a week that took her from Washington D.C. to Jacksonville and left her more energized than ever about the work ahead.
Celebrating the Trades: A Reflection on WareWorks’ National Skilled Trades Day Luncheon (5/21/2026) - Dr. Saralyn Grass, President of Verdant Synergies, shares her thoughts on an innovative National Skilled Trades Day event hosted by WareWorks, a Verdant Synergies client and one of Northeast Florida's most exciting workforce development organizations.
Becoming an Expert Witness (4/23/2026) - Dr. Saralyn Grass shares how she got into the mysterious & intriguing world of expert witness work and teases a new initiative! 
Leadership in the Crosswinds (4/23/2026) - Dr. Saralyn Grass shares her thoughts and personal experience regarding the visibility of being a public leader and how increased scrutiny can be formative, yet sharpen and harden one's resolve. 
Restraint as Leadership (4/21/2026) - Verdant Synergies' CEO Gabe Grass discusses his thoughts regarding transition and how to utilize restraint in leadership decisions.