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Ascendant @ascendantinnovate.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

AI isn't eroding our humanity. It's revealing it. We helped lead an AI readiness workshop for NASWA and the message was clear: automate the stuff nobody wants to do. Free people up to do what only humans can. Empathy. Connection. Helping people. AI is a tool. Humanity is the point.

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Ascendant @ascendantinnovate.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

JOB ALERT: Civic Designer with the City of Chattanooga! If you believe government can be innovative, creative, and community-driven, this is your moment. Salary: $62,900–$110,100 | Full-time | Chattanooga, TN hiring.jhu.edu/careers/job/...

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i-team Civic Designer, Chattanooga, TN | Johns Hopkins University

Guide i-team colleagues, together with collaborators in government and in the community, through a rigorous innovation process, including research, synthesis and framework development, idea generation...

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Ascendant @ascendantinnovate.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Me, Gian Durán, PhD Alex Ryan, Jason Pearman, and Cat Zuzarte Tully, wrote Signals from Apolitical Day 2025 If you're facing stretched government systems trying to help institutions adapt without breaking, this might resonate. Download here: lnkd.in/euMgB9rH #PublicSector #Leadership #Innovation

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Ascendant @ascendantinnovate.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

#JOBALERT Civic designers, join the Innovation Team for the City of Columbus where you will confront the overlapping crises of climate change and racial wealth inequity. Use the link below to apply! jobs.jhu.edu/job/Columbus... #civicdesign #innovationjobs #humancentereddesign #blackequity

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i-team Civic Designer, Columbus, OH

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Ascendant @ascendantinnovate.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Thank you David Graham for inviting @stephanieawade.bsky.social to present at the Generative AI and the Future City Executive Summit at @harvard.edu alongside @michaelbaskin.bsky.social where they empowered city leaders to harness the potential of AI within government operations. #generativeai #ai

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Ascendant @ascendantinnovate.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Looking for inspiration about to create better outcomes for our country through local government innovation? Check out this starter pack created by innovation leader @sarasti.bsky.social - our CEO @stephanieawade.bsky.social is a proud member of it. Good things on the way!

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Ascendant @ascendantinnovate.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Calling cities around the world, apply to the Bloomberg Philanthropies 2025 Mayors Challenge today to receive support in the development of ambitious and innovative ideas that improve residents' lives. #localgovernment #cityinnovation #innovation bloombergcities.jhu.edu/program/mayo...

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Mayors Challenge 2024 RSVP

This landing page contains the RSVP form links for the 2024 Mayors Challenge Application in each of the five languages.

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Ascendant @ascendantinnovate.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Empower your organization with the tools, strategies, and solutions needed to foster a culture of innovation and create lasting impact. ✨ Build a workforce that innovates 🛠 Create a roadmap for the future 💡 Generate ideas to tackle your toughest challenges

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Ascendant @ascendantinnovate.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Meet Luce James: a talented UK-born designer with a Master of Design degree from the Institute of Design in Chicago. Specializing in UX, Visual Communication, social innovation, civic design, and anti-oppressive design, Luce is passionate about creating inclusive and impactful solutions. 🎨✨

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Ascendant @ascendantinnovate.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

We’re proud to announce that we are officially a certified Woman Owned Small Business! Empowering women, leading with purpose, and driving innovation every step of the way. 💼💪 #WomenInBusiness #WOSB

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Ascendant @ascendantinnovate.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Meet Stephanie Wade, a global leader in innovation and the visionary Founder & CEO of Ascendant. 🌟 With her expertise in human-centered design and strategy, Stephanie is dedicated to creating a better world through impactful change. 🚀 LinkedIn link in bio.

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Ascendant @ascendantinnovate.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

We are Ascendant: At the heart of what we do is empowering public and social sector organizations to innovate, solve complex challenges, and create meaningful change. Together, we can reimagine solutions that transform lives and build a brighter, more equitable future for everyone. 🌍✨

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