Author Archives: Ron Milam

About Ron Milam

Ron Milam, MSOD, is a seasoned network developer with a deep commitment to resilient, equitable and regenerative communities along the Pacific Coast. Since 2005, Ron has served 160 clients as an organization development practitioner.

Northern California Grantmakers

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Ron Milam

I’m excited to organize my first funder convening for Northern California Grantmakers, which will explore the intersection between climate change, sea level rise and community resilience in Northern California. NCG’s Climate & Disaster Resilience Funders Group provides a space for … Continue reading →

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Leadership Tomorrow

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Ron Milam

I’m thrilled to be a part of Leadership Tomorrow’s Class of 2024, the 40th cohort of an engaging leadership development program with a mission to “educate, inspire, connect, and catalyze cross-sector leaders who work together for collective impact.” Already, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Pacific Pattern

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Ron Milam

Having consulted for over 150 organizations and networks since 2005, I know first-hand the power of leaders working together on issues related to climate, heath and equity. For the last several years, I’ve partnered with Sara Daleiden on multiple consulting … Continue reading →

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32 Places to Retreat in Washington

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Ron Milam

I love the Evergreen State and am impressed by the wide variety of places connected to land and/or water for a nonprofit to retreat. Here’s a few suggestions for some places that look fantastic:

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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

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 →