Episode #17: Creating Change by B...

Episode #17: Creating Change by Building Authentic Relationships

Creating the Future di Hildy Gottlieb
S1 · E17
5 set 2025
42:13

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Episode #17 in which Debra Jacobs shares dozens of ways for building and engaging relationships that create change.

Debra Jacobs is the President and CEO of The Patterson Foundation in Sarasota Florida, where she has championed the cause of creative collaboration, steering the foundation to work with partners to accelerate positive change by sharing fresh perspectives, contributing innovative ideas, and providing critical resources.

Before her pivotal role at The Patterson Foundation, Debra served as President of the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation in Sarasota, overseeing its grant-making alongside the management of eight other independent foundations.

The Patterson Foundation strengthens people, organizations, and communities in ways that foster wide participation around shared quality-of-life aspirations. Their work weaves initiatives, to promote well-being in their region, creating relationships that propel people and organizations to collaborate on shared aspirations for their community.

You can reach Debra at djacobs@thepattersonfoundation.org or on LinkedIn here

Parole chiave

social change
community engagement
storytelling
leadership
trust
collaboration
aspirations
abundance mindset
partnership
values
education
digital access
mentorship
preparedness
relationships
resources