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Jun 8, 2021

The Tech Glass Ceiling: It’s Time to Smash it for Everyone

Much has been written about the fact that women are often left out of opportunities in the technology sector, and that’s certainly true. But they are not the only ones. …

Workforce Development

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The Tech Glass Ceiling: It’s Time to Smash it for Everyone
The Tech Glass Ceiling: It’s Time to Smash it for Everyone
Workforce Development

6 min read


Jan 9, 2021

No Public Judgment, No Democracy

The greatest threat to American democracy has always been self-destruction. This remains true, as the events of January 6, 2021, showed. …

Democracy

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No Public Judgment, No Democracy
No Public Judgment, No Democracy
Democracy

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Dec 31, 2020

A farewell letter for my dear colleagues, partners, customers and friends at Phone2Action

But, the journey building tech for social good continues It is with both pride and tears to announce that today will be my last at Phone2Action. This moment is bittersweet because, while I am very excited about starting a new venture (updates about the new technology I am building will be posted here). I will miss my interactions with…

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A farewell letter for my dear colleagues, partners, customers and friends at Phone2Action.
A farewell letter for my dear colleagues, partners, customers and friends at Phone2Action.

10 min read


Oct 26, 2020

How to Have the Uncomfortable Political Conversations Democracy Demands

How to Have the Uncomfortable Political Conversations Democracy Demands Yesterday, Chileans voted to write a new national constitution, replacing the current one that dates to the military rule of General Augusto Pinochet. This transformative vote began over a year ago with mass (and sometimes destructive) protests. …

Chile

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How to Have the Uncomfortable Political Conversations Democracy Demands
How to Have the Uncomfortable Political Conversations Democracy Demands
Chile

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Oct 12, 2020

Tech Companies with Latinx Founders in the US

As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, I wanted to spotlight the incredible work being done by Latinx innovators in the tech space. …

Latinx

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Companies founded by Latinx active in 2020
Companies founded by Latinx active in 2020
Latinx

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Sep 26, 2020

Public Judgment, New Citizens, and Relearning How to Talk to Each Other

-By Ximena Hartsock, co-founder of Phone2Action In a democracy, crises should start uncomfortable but with necessary discussions about what happened and how to move forward. The coronavirus pandemic, the killing of George Floyd, the wildfires in the west — these tragedies should initiate healthy debates and legislative responses. Unfortunately, these…

Activism

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Public Judgment, New Citizens, and Relearning How to Talk to Each Other
Public Judgment, New Citizens, and Relearning How to Talk to Each Other
Activism

6 min read


May 22, 2020

The Impact of a Tech Fellowship, Three Years Later

The Impact of a Tech Fellowship, Three Years Later By Ximena Hartsock Today is the day. Three years ago, Siddarth Kamath awoke early and traveled from his home in College Park to Arlington to start his first day in Phone2Action’s Civic Tech Fellowship Program. “I didn’t have the best start…

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Mar 24, 2020

Civic Unity is the Answer to Coronavirus

Civic Unity is the Answer to Coronavirus -By Ximena Hartsock, co-founder and President of Phone2Action Today, people around the world are united by their isolation. We are at home to protect the most vulnerable among us from COVID-19. This physical distancing will save lives and spare our health care systems…

Covid-19

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Civic Unity is the Answer to Coronavirus
Civic Unity is the Answer to Coronavirus
Covid-19

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Mar 14, 2020

A New Citizen is Emerging. Will it Strengthen or Kill Democracy?

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. …

Activism

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A New Citizen is Emerging. Will it Strengthen or Kill Democracy?
A New Citizen is Emerging. Will it Strengthen or Kill Democracy?
Activism

9 min read


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·Nov 2, 2017

Here’s how companies can support women who decide to have kids later in life

PERSPECTIVE | The job market punishes mothers and rewards fathers —

Infertility

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Here’s how companies can support women who decide to have kids later in life
Here’s how companies can support women who decide to have kids later in life
Infertility

4 min read

Ximena Hartsock

Ximena Hartsock

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Co-founder http://Phone2action.com, Dr. in Policy, Ex DC Deputy Chief Teaching & Learning, Ex DC Director of Parks. Food, music, people lover. Chilean-American.

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