Sometimes it helps to collect our thoughts and remember why we are here, what we aim to do, and why we do it. Recently when asked to answer a set of questions about purpose and perspective, we discovered that each person at V&A has a different story to tell about how they strive to make their own impact.
Here is a sampling of what was shared by Brian V and by some of the V&A principals:
“What we do is unique and has a big impact on places where you can see plenty of empty factories. Without our help, new redevelopment projects in these places would not be programmed to work.”
— Brian Vandewalle
“I want to see plans happen, by offering unique solutions or finding ways to bridge gaps to move a project forward.”
— Jolena Presti
“When there are differing opinions in public process facilitation, you have to realize — they all are trying to get the best possible outcome.”
— Brian Munson
“The world would be a better place if it incorporated more wisdom.”
— Dean Proctor
“When there is an opportunity to shape the big picture out there, I want us to be the ones working on it. I am not afraid to be working on the bloody edge.”
— Rob Gottschalk
“I feel it is my purpose to help communities build confidence and capacity in controlling their destinies…”
— Mike Slavney
“That moment of perfect clarity — when a person sees a viewpoint or concept in a way they had not seen it before. Then I know I did something worth doing.”
— Susan Hansen
We will be sharing more of this content soon — to give you a closer look at what makes each of us tick and what makes our collective drive come together as an effective force for positive change. Stay tuned!
