We have Jobs, we need New SkillsThis past Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its first jobs report of the year, revealing some truly…Feb 5Feb 5
The Tech Glass Ceiling: It’s Time to Smash it for EveryoneMuch has been written about the fact that women are often left out of opportunities in the technology sector, and that’s certainly true…Jun 8, 2021Jun 8, 2021
No Public Judgment, No DemocracyThe greatest threat to American democracy has always been self-destruction. This remains true, as the events of January 6, 2021, showed…Jan 9, 2021Jan 9, 2021
A farewell letter for my dear colleagues, partners, customers and friends at Phone2Action.It is with both pride and tears that I am announcing today that 2020 (today) will be my last year at Phone2Action. This moment is…Dec 31, 20201Dec 31, 20201
How to Have the Uncomfortable Political Conversations Democracy DemandsYesterday, Chileans voted to write a new national constitution, replacing the current one that dates to the military rule of General…Oct 26, 2020Oct 26, 2020
Companies founded by Latinx active in 2020As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, I wanted to spotlight the incredible work being done by Latinx innovators in the tech…Oct 12, 2020Oct 12, 2020
Public Judgment, New Citizens, and Relearning How to Talk to Each Other-By Ximena Hartsock, founder of Phone2ActionSep 26, 2020Sep 26, 2020
The Impact of a Tech Fellowship, Three Years LaterFrom Fellowship to Full-Time (And Everything In Between)May 22, 2020May 22, 2020
Civic Unity is the Answer to Coronavirus-By Ximena Hartsock, co-founder and President of Phone2ActionMar 24, 2020Mar 24, 2020
A New Citizen is Emerging. Will it Strengthen or Kill Democracy?The week of October 7, I woke up each morning to discover that my native country, Chile, was devolving further into chaos. A paragon of…Mar 14, 20201Mar 14, 20201