KT Community Chat Series

July 2, 2021

Executive Director Abby Long to host monthly community chats!

Dear KT Community,

I know I am not the only one excited that the world is beginning to open back up! It’s been a wild year, but now that I am fully vaccinated I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with my own community! Keeping with KT’s renewed commitment of consistent communication, I would like to make myself and KT more accessible to all (now that we can!)

We’re proud to debut KT Community Chats! These will be relatively informal gatherings hosted on a monthly basis. The chats will consist of me, KT’s Executive Director, plus I will always be joined by a few Board members or folks from the KT Team.

Goals of the gathering will be a chance for me to share the latest news from KT, yet the bulk of the chats will be an opportunity for KT to hear feedback from you, our community. We want to receive your thoughts, questions, and even visions!

If concerns are identified through these chats, I hope to demonstrate action and responsiveness, either by addressing the issues during the gathering or following up individually with folks. If it appears to be a broader concern, our team can devote a more strategic effort. There may be times when I am unable to solve every issue or implement every suggestion, but I commit to you now that I will listen.

These chats will be about an hour long and hosted at different times and locations for the remainder of the year. Please know KT will not be providing food or drink as they are designed purely to be a casual conversation.

We look forward to seeing you in person! But most of all listening and learning!

Abby

2021 KT Community Chats

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