"We are incredibly lucky to have Megan and Johenese speak to Visionary Women about their pivotal roles in helping to educate and heal the world through transformative scientific advancement," said Shelley Reid, President of Visionary Women.
Arts & Culture Commissioner Deborah Frank pointed out the groundbreaking nature of the new collaboration.
While BHUSD is not able to bring back the student body in its entirety yet, the 77-page "Ready Together" reopening plan provides a thorough blueprint for all on how to safely return to–and stay in–the physical classroom.
The Courier asked the seven candidates vying for one of three open seats to describe how each would address some of the biggest challenges the District faces.
"Thomas embodies exactly what this award is about," said Human Relations Commission Chair Ori Blumenfeld.
"As you know, the challenges facing the City and this department over the last year have greatly increased," said Chief Rivetti, justifying the overhires
"We want to keep heading down the path of recovery from COVID-19, we don't want to take steps back," Friedman told the Courier.
"The number of housing units would be based on the site area of the project, and the height is based on the neighboring properties maximum height," she said.
"For example, an 'unrealistically high' RHNA allocation based on market trends and lack of vacant land is not considered to be legitimate grounds for appeal," the Staff Report reads.
To add more intrigue, the trail was specifically selected by producer, director and actress Amber Benson, known for her portrayal of Tara Maclay on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer.