CSC Teams meet …

Another full day in San Fran .. with an extra buzz in the air as we all get prepared to meet with our respective host organizations. Everyone looking all amazing as we dressed up in our business wear.

Standing outside, a group selfie before we all divided into our sub teams and went our separate ways

However, I do think our team got the best mode of transport to the Office, traveling the fine cable car! The cable car was borne by someone wanting to make a change after witnessing a horrific accident in 1869 … Andrew Smith Hallidie.

We get to the UWBA office, waiting with anticipation, sussing out who the neighbors are, and if you look closely, see who else is on the board …

Once we finally arrive, we see that we have been given decks with each one have a welcome message. Already starting to feel like home!

After a few hours of getting some paperwork out the way, it was down to some listening and learning more about the different programs that UWBA have, the structure, and some time to ask questions along the way. The brain ticks over, notes made, and before long it was lunch time.

Now .. lunch … amazing! It ticked all the boxes of supporting local business and being good wholesome food which went down well as we sat with Nicole for a lunch meeting.

With a short walk to IBM Office …

We were greeted by Jamie Lawrence, our local CSC Coordinator. Jamie spoke of the CSC program with such passion and was excited to introduce

• Scott Beale the founder and chief executive officer of Atlas Corps, a leadership development program for nonprofit professionals. Scott shared his story about Atlas, about the Fellows and his vision and passion.
• Speakers from each of the 4 host organizations including Nicole from UWBA (picture below) were introduced. They all did a great job sharing their missions and what projects each of the CSC sub teams were to help in.

Time for the photos …

UWBA Sub Team

All the Sub Teams with Hosts

Nicole and Ansa (Atlas Fellow) from UWBA

Ansa and Sharon

Nicole was very excited to be part of the experience and loved the views

SFCCC Sub Team and Host

MEDA Sub Team and Host

WAKE Sub Team and Host

Jamie Lawrence with the Sub Teams

So that’s the official Day 1. Lots said, lots to do!

So as I watched the sun go down over the Bay, I was feeling blessed, still pinching myself that it was all happening. The sunset a glorious way to end our first day.