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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · 15h

The #LCS Equestrian Team head back to school as the 2025 #MIHA Division D State Champs!

Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · 1d

Going into the final day of the #MIHA State Finals with #LCSAthletics tied for first and a 2 point difference between the top three teams. What a competition it has been! Super proud of this girl and how she has grown as a horsewoman.

Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · 15d

An early start to day 3 of the #MIHA Regional competition and the #LCSPilgrims are in 1st place! They are working towards states.

Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · 17d

Wrapped up the evening of celebration with a stay at the #ElMoore - the views of #Detroit from the Sunrise cabin are spectacular!

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · 17d

Yesterday @civilladetroit.bsky.social had a beautiful brunch and then a PARTAY to celebrate with old and new team members, friends, family, and supporters. What a privilege it is to be on such important work with people who care and believe so deeply in what is possible. #ChangeMakers

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Sep 5

Last month, the White House issued the #AmericaByDesign EO calling on federal agencies to design public services that are both functional and beautiful.
At @civilladetroit.bsky.social we are doing just that. Read our latest reflection on the opportunity before us. civilla.org/stories/desi...

Designing for Beauty in Public Services

Integrating thoughtful design into government

civilla.org

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Aug 31

Doing life with my favorite person @therobdale.bsky.social

Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Aug 26

Today as the 2025 NCAP Annual Convention kicks off, the @civilladetroit.bsky.social
team is looking forward to connecting with so many people passionate about change and improving the lives of others! #ChangeMakers #NCAP2025

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Aug 24

Today is the last day vote to bring our panel to the 2026 @sxsw.com stage.
Cast your vote and help bring @civilladetroit.bsky.social
to Austin!

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PanelPicker | SXSW Conference & Festivals

PanelPicker® is the official SXSW user-generated session proposal platform. Enter ideas and vote to help shape Conference programming for SXSW and SXSW EDU.

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Aug 23

On Monday, I’ll be speaking at the Community Action Partnership Annual Convention in #Detroit - if you’ll be at #NCAP2025 drop by the @civilladetroit.bsky.social booth and introduce yourself - we’d love to meet you!

Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Aug 18

At @civilladetroit.bsky.social, we’ve learned that deep user research changes everything: it shifts conversations from “I think” to “Here’s what our users need.” #CivicTech #HCD

Reposted by Julia Dale

Civilla Detroit @civilladetroit.bsky.social · Aug 8

🚨Help us get to the SXSW stage! 🚨

Our proposed panel will explore what it will take to build a more integrated, modernized system that actually works for the people it’s meant to serve.

Cast your vote and help bring this conversation to Austin!

Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Aug 8

At @civilladetroit.bsky.social
we’re teaming up with an all-star crew of civic leaders to bring an essential question to @sxsw.com 2026:

Is it time for a “Common App” for Public Benefits?

Cast your vote and help bring this conversation to Austin! Vote today!

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Aug 12

And just like that we have another Dale driver on the road - life as we know it is changing!

Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Aug 8

At @civilladetroit.bsky.social
we’re teaming up with an all-star crew of civic leaders to bring an essential question to @sxsw.com 2026:

Is it time for a “Common App” for Public Benefits?

Cast your vote and help bring this conversation to Austin! Vote today!

participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...

PanelPicker | SXSW Conference & Festivals

PanelPicker® is the official SXSW user-generated session proposal platform. Enter ideas and vote to help shape Conference programming for SXSW and SXSW EDU.

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Aug 6

A little drive out to the beach on the Pere Marquette Peninsula with @therobdale.bsky.social
#PureMichigan

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Aug 2

One of those moments I hope will last in my memory forever. Two years till college and the count down is already happening in my head. #BigSisLilSis #PureMichigan

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Aug 2

We missed the sunrise by about an hour but the mist is still rolling off the lake, the air is cool, and the coffee warm. We will catch it tomorrow. A week at the lake with my favorite people is balm for the soul. @therobdale.bsky.social
#UpNorth #PureMichigan

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Jul 30

An excellent listen from the @hbr.org #IdeaCast on the role and power of intuition when leading.

“We need to get better at listening to what whispers and not what screams.” ~Laura Huang

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

What We Know About Leading with Intuition

Podcast Episode · HBR IdeaCast · 07/29/2025 · 35m

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Jul 30

Yesterday @orlandopbailey.bsky.social
of @outliermedia.org reminded us that trust and relationship in storytelling aren’t built overnight, but developed over a lifetime.
At @civilladetroit.bsky.social this reinforces why our work starts with deep listening, not quick solutions.
#HumanCenteredDesign

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Jul 30

The future of government modernization isn’t happening in Washington—it’s happening in state capitols across America. www.linkedin.com/posts/juliaa...

The future of government modernization isn’t happening in Washington—it’s happening in state capitols across America. | Julia Dale

The future of government modernization isn’t happening in Washington—it’s happening in state capitols across America. Yet here’s the paradox—each state is tackling virtually identical challenges in i...

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Jul 23

The @beeckcenter.bsky.social
recently launched the Digital Benefits Ecosystem Directory + Map, a powerful resource mapping the leading organizations in digital benefits access and delivery. Find who to work and partner with in this vital work.
digitalgovernmenthub.org/ecosystem/

Ecosystem Directory and Map - Digital Government Hub

Ecosystem Directory Search the directory or browse and filter by organization type, type of work, and benefit programs. Update existing organizational information or submit your organization to be inc...

digitalgovernmenthub.org

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Jul 18

Kicking off the Arabian Youth Nationals this morning in Oklahoma City!

Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Jul 16

From their focus on user design and research to the exploration of natural intelligence, the work of the #ColoradoDigitalService is to be celebrated.

#civictech #govtech #hcd #naturalintelligence #changemakers

civilla.org/stories/colo...

Creating the conditions for co-design to thrive

How the Colorado Digital Service is building operational and emotional infrastructure for human-centered design

civilla.org

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Jul 4

Lots of thoughts this 4th of July on patriotism and what it means, on what it means for government to be BOTH effective and humane, and on the reality that government can be the last refuge for families teetering on disaster.

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Julia Dale @thejuliadale.bsky.social · Jun 30

Much needed family time this week away.