Heather Cook
Connector. Writer. Producer of experiences. Speaker.
Community Lead #Microsoft
Opis my own.
Believer in action, empathy, organizing 💙 & wordplay.
🏠 Live in Los Angeles
Proud Michigander 🧤
Loves a passport stamp 🛫
https://heddamaven.substack.com/
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A publication committed to informing and advancing movements for social, economic, racial and environmental justice. Founded in 1976.
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The Center for American Progress is dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through ideas and action.
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