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Milagros Garrido

The Power of Failure in Innovation

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Failure is the beginning of a new path toward discovery, creativity, and innovation Milagros Garrido, MS, PMP December 19, 2024 When I was starting my professional life, I had the opportunity to work at a company that was preparing thoughtful, … Read More

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The Invisible Struggle: Hidden Disabilities and the Challenges of Being a Woman of Color in Leadership

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To create safe, inclusive, and empowering spaces for all, the systems we operate within must recognize and support us as whole individuals with diverse needs and experiences. Milagros Garrido, MS, PMP October 3, 2024 T here’s an invisible battle many … Read More

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Navigating Sexual and Reproductive Health Censorship on Social Media

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In part one of our two-part series covering social media censorship, we ask: how can we ensure young people have access to the crucial sex ed and health information they need—dodging the restrictions set by the big shots in the … Read More

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Seeds of Healing: A Community Garden Experience by Thrivology

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Seeds of Healing: A Community Garden Experience by Thrivology September 29, 2023 In their modest and unassuming form, seeds encapsulate the potential for transformation and growth. Just as these seeds thrive when nurtured and cared for, so do our intentions, … Read More

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What’s Right with You: Applying the Science of Trauma-Informed Care

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What’s Right With You: Applying the Science of Trauma-Informed Care September 8, 2023 No one can deny that everyone, regardless of age, geography, or identity, has faced trauma over the last few years. Between the pandemic, political and racial unrest, … Read More

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Our Culture of Innovation

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We push the boundaries of imagination to develop innovative approaches to adolescent health. This is how we create the space to do it. By Kaitlyn LaBonte, LMSW By Milagros Garrido, MS, PMP August 1, 2023 We live in a world … Read More

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Thrivology Listens and Learns from You to Create Practical Resources Grounded in Research

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Get Ready for Our Staff Sessions at #HealthyTeen22

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This is only a sneak peak of our incredible line-up of some of our conference sessions; you’ll just have to join us in Miami for #HealthyTeen22 to get the full experience! September 23, 2022 We’re counting down the days to … Read More

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Eight Factors to Increase Postsecondary Success among Young Parents in and Aging out of Foster Care

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The Practical Application of the Young Parents Logic Model By Gina Desiderio By Milagros Garrido, MS, PMP July 22, 2022 Young parents thrive when they have access to quality supports and services. The complicating factor is that these supports and … Read More

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Can We All Use Human-Centered Design?

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Part two of our series on why using human-centered design can help us create better resources, programs, and services. By Milagros Garrido, MS, PMP July 29, 2021 A lmost 15 years ago, when I took my first Human-Centered Design (HCD) … Read More

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Let’s Be End-User Centered

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Love in the Time of COVID

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Well, really, relationships, love, and intimacy… By Milagros Garrido, MS, PMP February 11, 2021 Worldwide, the pandemic has brought unexpected changes in the ways in which we work, learn, play, and love. I feel that in many ways, I am … Read More

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Five Quick Tips to an Effective Poster that Tells Your Story

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Mila is sharing her five tips on creating effective posters. Time to say goodbye to ugly, unappealing, full of only text posters! Milagros Garrido, MS, PMP February 5, 2019 I want you to imagine walking in an over-air-conditioned, loud, congested room … Read More

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Screening and Enrolling Study Participants Online

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This two-part interactive blog will share our lessons learned in successfully recruiting, screening, and enrolling participants into our two research studies. By Genevieve Martínez García, PhD By Nicholas Sufrinko By Milagros Garrido, MS, PMP May 24, 2017 Websites for your … Read More

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Top Tips for Using Social Media to Recruit Study Participants

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This two-part interactive blog will share our lessons learned in successfully recruiting, screening, and enrolling participants into our two research studies. By Genevieve Martínez García, PhD By Nicholas Sufrinko By Milagros Garrido, MS, PMP May 11, 2017 Ever wondered how … Read More

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