Julia Dale
@thejuliadale.bsky.social
Wife, mother, leader, Latina, lifelong Michigander. CEO at Civilla. Posts are my own. Civilla.org
Food is a basic human need. How we respond in this moment will define whether we care for our neighbors—or allow millions to go hungry. A group of civic tech nonprofits issued a statement on recent SNAP disruptions. @civilladetroit.bsky.social
Read here: beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/statement-on...
Read here: beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/statement-on...
November 4, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Food is a basic human need. How we respond in this moment will define whether we care for our neighbors—or allow millions to go hungry. A group of civic tech nonprofits issued a statement on recent SNAP disruptions. @civilladetroit.bsky.social
Read here: beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/statement-on...
Read here: beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/statement-on...
Reposted by Julia Dale
Food is a basic human need. How we respond in this moment will define whether we care for our neighbors—or allow millions to go hungry.
A group of civic tech nonprofits is issuing a statement on recent SNAP disruptions.
Read here: beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/statement-on...
A group of civic tech nonprofits is issuing a statement on recent SNAP disruptions.
Read here: beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/statement-on...
November 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Food is a basic human need. How we respond in this moment will define whether we care for our neighbors—or allow millions to go hungry.
A group of civic tech nonprofits is issuing a statement on recent SNAP disruptions.
Read here: beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/statement-on...
A group of civic tech nonprofits is issuing a statement on recent SNAP disruptions.
Read here: beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/statement-on...
Recently @civilladetroit.bsky.social’s
Lena Selzer sat down with @routefifty.bsky.social to share important insights as states grapple with new federal benefits requirements.
www.route-fifty.com/customer-exp...
Lena Selzer sat down with @routefifty.bsky.social to share important insights as states grapple with new federal benefits requirements.
www.route-fifty.com/customer-exp...
Report: Better customer experience can smooth states’ rollout of new federal benefit requirements
A new report indicates that improving customer experience for those interacting with their benefit systems can help alleviate some pressure on states looking to upgrade them ahead of new federal rules...
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November 3, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Recently @civilladetroit.bsky.social’s
Lena Selzer sat down with @routefifty.bsky.social to share important insights as states grapple with new federal benefits requirements.
www.route-fifty.com/customer-exp...
Lena Selzer sat down with @routefifty.bsky.social to share important insights as states grapple with new federal benefits requirements.
www.route-fifty.com/customer-exp...
As a teen, our small family relied on food stamps and food baskets. Right now there are plenty of opportunities to support food insecure families.
Today our family joined friends to volunteer at a local apple orchard donating their apples to area food banks. Many hands make for light work.
Today our family joined friends to volunteer at a local apple orchard donating their apples to area food banks. Many hands make for light work.
November 2, 2025 at 9:38 PM
As a teen, our small family relied on food stamps and food baskets. Right now there are plenty of opportunities to support food insecure families.
Today our family joined friends to volunteer at a local apple orchard donating their apples to area food banks. Many hands make for light work.
Today our family joined friends to volunteer at a local apple orchard donating their apples to area food banks. Many hands make for light work.
20M people face new #Medicaid work requirements in 2026. Small design choices will determine if eligible people keep coverage.
Our research shows: plain language matters. #humancentereddesign
States @civilladetroit.bsky.social
can help. Report here: civilla.org/assets/files...
Our research shows: plain language matters. #humancentereddesign
States @civilladetroit.bsky.social
can help. Report here: civilla.org/assets/files...
civilla.org
October 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
20M people face new #Medicaid work requirements in 2026. Small design choices will determine if eligible people keep coverage.
Our research shows: plain language matters. #humancentereddesign
States @civilladetroit.bsky.social
can help. Report here: civilla.org/assets/files...
Our research shows: plain language matters. #humancentereddesign
States @civilladetroit.bsky.social
can help. Report here: civilla.org/assets/files...
October 13, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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.
October 12, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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.
An early start to day 3 of the #MIHA Regional competition and the #LCSPilgrims are in 1st place! They are working towards states.
September 28, 2025 at 12:54 PM
An early start to day 3 of the #MIHA Regional competition and the #LCSPilgrims are in 1st place! They are working towards states.
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
September 26, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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
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...
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
September 5, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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...
At @civilladetroit.bsky.social we are doing just that. Read our latest reflection on the opportunity before us. civilla.org/stories/desi...
Doing life with my favorite person @therobdale.bsky.social
August 31, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Doing life with my favorite person @therobdale.bsky.social
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
team is looking forward to connecting with so many people passionate about change and improving the lives of others! #ChangeMakers #NCAP2025
August 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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
team is looking forward to connecting with so many people passionate about change and improving the lives of others! #ChangeMakers #NCAP2025
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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Cast your vote and help bring @civilladetroit.bsky.social
to Austin!
participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...
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August 24, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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!
participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...
Cast your vote and help bring @civilladetroit.bsky.social
to Austin!
participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...
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!
August 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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!
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
August 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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
🚨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!
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!
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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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...
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August 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🚨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!
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!
And just like that we have another Dale driver on the road - life as we know it is changing!
August 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
And just like that we have another Dale driver on the road - life as we know it is changing!
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...
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.
participate.sxsw.com
August 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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...
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...
A little drive out to the beach on the Pere Marquette Peninsula with @therobdale.bsky.social
#PureMichigan
#PureMichigan
August 6, 2025 at 11:28 PM
A little drive out to the beach on the Pere Marquette Peninsula with @therobdale.bsky.social
#PureMichigan
#PureMichigan
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
August 2, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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
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
#UpNorth #PureMichigan
August 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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
#UpNorth #PureMichigan
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
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“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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July 30, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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...
“We need to get better at listening to what whispers and not what screams.” ~Laura Huang
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
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
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
July 30, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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
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
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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July 30, 2025 at 10:46 AM
The future of government modernization isn’t happening in Washington—it’s happening in state capitols across America. www.linkedin.com/posts/juliaa...