Insights

Publications

Book:

• Mirrored Engagement: Your Practical Guide to Equitable, Meaningful, Community-Defined Engagement (2023)
  Note: This title is forthcoming. The 2023 date reflects the original publication schedule.

Guidebooks:

• A Blueprint for the COVID-19 Era: Planning for Health Equity, Advocacy, and Leadership
  A guiding principles document for strategic, transdisciplinary collaboration.

• Spare the Air Youth: Walking and Biking Audits (2015)
  Field observations identifying barriers to students walking and biking for school commutes, developed for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and Bay Area Air Quality Management District's Spare the Youth Program.

Reports:

• Portrait of Promise: The California Statewide Plan to Promote Health and Mental Health Equity (2015)
  A report to the Legislature and the People of California by the Office of Health Equity Advisory Committee, California Department of Public Health.

• PTA National Standards for Family-School Partnerships Assessment Guide (2015)
  A framework for school districts' Local Control and Accountability Plans.

• Greening Neighborhoods and Putting Americans to Work (February 2013)
  A report by The Greenlining Institute.

Press & Thought Leadership

Viridian Management Group’s work has been featured in reports, case studies, and industry discussions around the globe. Through expert insights and innovative strategies, our contributions to digital engagement, AI policy, and public affairs have helped shape conversations in governance, technology, and civic innovation.

Featured Mentions & Contributions

• Next City (2021) – Cities Turn to Virtual Tools to Stay Connected with Their Citizens
  Yvonna discusses the future of digital engagement and the evolution of virtual civic participation.

• Bonneville Case Study (2020) – Bonneville City of Oakland Case Study
  Showcasing Oakland’s pioneering approach to digital engagement and crisis response.

• Social Pinpoint (Australia) – The Future of Community Engagement
  Highlighting innovative engagement strategies used during the pandemic.

• Consultation Manager – Digital Engagement Strategies for Cities
  Insights into how local governments are adapting to digital-first engagement strategies.

• Ulele (Tech Feature) – Women Leaders & Digital Transformation
  A discussion on equity, technology, and the role of women in leadership.

Earned Media Highlights

Viridian Management Group has informed public discourse, stakeholder engagement, and strategic visibility efforts in top publications. Below is a small sample of secured media coverage related to our areas of expertise::

• LA Times (March 2018)
  "Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is having a moment. But will a war with Trump help or hurt the city?"

• East Bay Times (February 2018)
  "Oakland ‘mobile mayor’ coming to a neighborhood near you."

• The Mercury News (March 2017)
  "Residents displaced from deadly West Oakland fire still struggling to find a place to stay."

• The Press Enterprise (February 2011)
  "Gay illegal immigrants face legal, social challenges."

• Coachella Unincorporated (July 2011)
  "Community Organizers: A Thermometer For Communities."

• Coachella Unincorporated (July 2011)
  "ICUC- Bringing About Change In The Coachella Valley."

Upcoming Medium Blog Posts

Stay tuned for these upcoming articles on our Medium blog:

• The AI Vacation Assistant: The Future of Work-Life Balance
  Exploring how AI can maintain productivity while employees take much-needed time off—reshaping workforce dynamics and AI adoption in enterprises.

• Trust in AI: Learning from Community Choice Aggregation and the Rise of Ethical Consumerism
  How trust-driven movements (Fair Trade, Vegan Certification, Community Choice Energy) can serve as models for responsible AI governance and adoption.

• AI Ethics and Public Policy: Navigating the Intersection
  Understanding the role of AI in governance, cross-sector partnerships, regulatory oversight, and ethical implementation.

• Building Resilient Communities Post-Pandemic: Lessons Learned and Future Directions
  How digital engagement tools helped cities adapt—and what we can take forward.

• Digital Tools for Community Advocacy: Empowering Voices in the 21st Century
  From digital town halls to AI-driven sentiment analysis—how technology is reshaping grassroots advocacy.