Author Archives: Ron Milam

About Ron Milam

Ron Milam, MSOD, works to transform the Pacific Coast into a sustainable region through leadership and organization development for collaborative change initiatives. Since 2005, Ron has served over 150 clients as an organization and network development practitioner.

Co-Facilitating ULI’s Health Leaders Network

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Ron Milam

Over the course of four years, I worked closely with my colleague Sara Daleiden to co-facilitate several gatherings for the Urban Land Institute Health Leaders Network. We facilitated engaging conversations in Los Angeles, Denver, Boston and Washington, D.C., as well … Continue reading →

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Understanding and Challenging Systemic Racism: Readings and Practices

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Ron Milam

After the murder of George Floyd, one way in which I responded was by writing blog post, and what follows is another post sharing readings, insights and practices from my own learning journey to better understand something that by design … Continue reading →

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The Funders Network

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Ron Milam

It’s been awhile since I posted a blog, and that’s partly because I’ve been working on a long-term consulting project serving The Funders Network, directing Smart Growth California. In that work, I’ve had the opportunity to build relationships with funders, … Continue reading →

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Collaborative Leadership with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Ron Milam

I recently completed a year-long training process supporting the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Collaborative Leadership program. With DPH taking a lead in designing the overall training framework that consisted of two cohorts with 76 participants, my role … Continue reading →

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Smart Growth California

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Ron Milam

For the Funders Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities, I continue coordinating the Los Angeles Funders’ Collaborative. I wrote a blog post sharing updates on the passage of four ballot measures moving Los Angles towards becoming a healthier, equitable and sustainable … Continue reading →

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My 150th Client: Southern California Grantmakers

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Ron Milam

I’m thrilled to support my 150th client, Southern California Grantmakers! Like my work with the Los Angeles Funders’ Collaborative, I’m helping out with their Environmental Funders Group, another collaborative endeavor working on a complimentary set of issues in a larger geographic footprint. Since … Continue reading →

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