Author Archives: Ron Milam

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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.

56 Collaborative Change Initiatives in Southern California

In addition to serving existing collaborative change efforts in Southern California as a consultant, I’m also researching other initiatives working to bring together a broad cross-section of stakeholders together to create positive change in the region. Below is what I … Continue reading

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15 Process Tools for Collaboration

Over the course of eight months, I served Building Healthy Communities Long Beach (BHCLB). BHCLB is a collaborative of a diverse group of partners supported by the California Endowment working together to create sustainable and positive health outcomes in the … Continue reading

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Serving Collaborative Change

In a previous blog post, I wrote about my growing interest in serving collaborative change initiatives. Since then, I wrote an article published by OD Practitioner based on my research of collaborative change initiatives. As an organization development practitioner, my consulting … Continue reading

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10 Reasons Why I’m Voting for Eric Garcetti

I first met Eric Garcetti when he first ran for city council over 12 years ago. I remember him sharing his vision for transforming Los Angeles into a more sustainable city. I was impressed then and I have appreciated his … Continue reading

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Collaborating for Change along the Los Angeles Riverfront

A Riverfront District in Los Angeles? Absolutely! How do we get there? Collaboration. I just facilitated a retreat for the recently launched North East Los Angeles Riverfront Collaborative, “a holistic, collaborative urban planning effort to take advantage of the River … Continue reading

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Growing the LA Community Garden Council

Did you know there are over 80 community gardens in Los Angeles County? Did you also know there’s a fantastic nonprofit called the Los Angeles Community Garden Council working to connect people to community gardens? I’m currently helping the Garden … Continue reading

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