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Clients & Testimonials

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Partial Client List

Adams Morgan Main Street (Washington, DC)
America's Development Foundation (Alexandria, VA)
ARCH Institute (Access to Racial & Cultural Health) (Washington, DC)
The Children's Partnership (Washington, DC)
Community Technology Centers Network (CTCNet) (Washington, DC)
DC Office of Planning (Washington, DC)
District Department of Transportation (Washington, DC)
The Forum for Intercultural Communication/Global Woman (Washington, DC)
Friends of Little Havana (Miami, FL)
Georgetown University Center for Continuing & Professional Education (Washington, DC)
HNTB Corporation (Alexandria, VA)
Humanities Council of Washington, DC
IFE-ILE Afro-Cuban Dance & Music (Miami, FL)
ifocos Institute for the Connected Society (Washington, DC)
Justice & Sustainability Associates, LLC (Washington, DC)
LISC (Miami, FL)
Multicultural Community Services (Washington, DC)
National Coalition of 100 Black Women (New York, NY)
The Morino Institute (Reston, VA)
Gateway Community Development Corporation (Brentwood, MD)
San Diego Girl's Alliance/EnviroFest at Chollas Park (San Diego, CA)
Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies (Washington, DC)
Sol y Soul: Arts for Social Change (Washington, DC)
Strategic Community Services (Lanham, MD)
Suitland Community Development Corporation (Suitland, MD)
U.S. Dept. of Justice (Community Oriented Policing Services) (Washington, DC)
Visitor Industry Human Resource Development Council (Miami, FL)
YMCA of Metropolitan Washington (Washington, DC)

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Testimonials

"Corinna is the architect of the famous 'Quadrangle Strategy' that is the foundation on which ALL the rest of what we did for public involvement rests. I recall the first time Corinna sketched it out for us at HNTB's office. It was like 'Damn, that's brilliant!' So on behalf of everybody on the project team and all the residents who will never know how they came to be informed, educated and engaged as well as they did, Corinna, 'thank you for everything'."
-- Don Edwards, Principal, Justice & Sustainability Associates, LLC (re: DC Comprehensive Plan)

"This plan represents a tremendous amount of work on your part. It looks great -- and is having the desired impact of getting people to focus on what types of services and support are actually realizable in the Arts District. Thanks so much."
-- Imani Drayton-Hill, Gateway Community Development Corporation

"Corinna, I want to say that you are really an incredible consultant. I love working on projects with you and the way you add your own creativity and intelligence to every little task. Thanks for all your work for CTCNet and the many communities you touch. You’ve done such great work on this project."
-- John Zoltner, Director of Strategy & Development, Community Technology Centers' Network (CTCNet)

"Corinna is a great asset to the Committee. Her perspective adds a dimension that otherwise might be overlooked, the importance of social networking, but which is critical to developing an area's creative economy. I am always amazed at Corinna's levels of energy and enthusiasm, which are rare and treasured qualities."
-- Stephen Siegel, Chair, Creative Industries Committee, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce

[Regarding online tools created for Imagine Miami] "I'm so happy and rejoicing at the benefit you've created for countless people. The toolbox is extremely helpful. I can't help but wonder if your background is in marketing. Of if you have a huge staff or assistants. You've done such a great job incorporating every aspect important to affecting change."
-- Janet Forte

"Your expertise and commitment to making better public places cannot be lost to the world."
-- Dave Burwell, Senior Vice President, Project for Public Spaces

"Corinna, Thank you very much for working with us on the overall process [for engaging the Latino community]. Obviusly, you know that some things are essential in events with the Latino Community. Mil Gracias."
-- Lillian Perdomo, Executive Director, Multicultural Community Services

"Corinna, I just wanted to THANK you for all of you hard work on both the Learn and Serve project and the Resource Guide. [Our funder] read the first 40 pages and thought it was very good. Thanks again!"
- Kavita Singh, Executive Director, Community Technology Centers' Network (CTCNet)

"Corinna is an efficient, outgoing and creative individual whose passion for culture and community advancement is an asset for any organization."
-- Neri Torres, Executive Director, IFE-ILE Afro-Cuban Dance

"Corinna, I returned to Miami on Thursday and witnessed the wonderful tour that you all arranged. The streets were teeming with visitors. It was a great boost for Little Havana and Viernes Culturales. Congratulations on a great job."
-- Carole Ann Taylor, Board Member of Viernes Culturales and local merchant

"Thanks for the walking tour of Little Havana during the LISC conference. We had a great time overall in Miami, and learned quite a bit in the short time we were there."
-- Larry Griffin, Beech Capital Venture Corporation

"[Youth Visions for Stronger Neighborhoods] has been one of the most concrete and tangible examples of what I think CTCNet can accomplish with appropriate resources, thought and vision. I see the beginnings of valuable resources for other CTCs and I feel again privileged to have participated in this organization and its work. From someone in the field, it means a lot that you are working to improve our ability to work more effectively."
-- Felicia Sullivan, Director of Community Programming, Lowell Telecommunications Corporation

Events

> Imagine Miami Changemaker Conferences I, II & III (2009)

"It was an event to remember for a lifetime. I enjoyed the workshops. And I was impressed with how many people stayed until the very end:)))). It was a long day but a day full of information and tools shared to make our communities GREATER not better."
-- Rebecca "Butterfly" Vaughns

"Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your extraordinary summit! I am looking forward to be much more involved with the next one. The summit was moving, inspirational and a great success in my eyes."
-- Carolina Fernandez, Student, FIU

""The speakers were engaging and informative. My favorite part was meeting the Public Allies and hearing them speak of their community involvement with such an amazing enthusiasm. It was great to see the room full of young leaders."
-- Conference Participant

"Corinna, my hat is off to you for holding together so many strands of activity! You are really a terrific producer."
-- Phoebe Eng (national lecturer, social change strategist and author of the critically acclaimed Warrior Lessons) (conference presenter)

"I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to participated in the Imagine Miami Summit. It was a wonderful experience! and you can't imagine how happy I feel because I was part of it this great event. Thanks again because I have learned a lot from you!"
-- Luz Agudelo, Community Engagement Facilitator, Acción Community Action Agency (volunteer)

> Imagine Miami Summit on Arts, Culture & Civic Engagement (2008)

"It was a huge success! It was fun and stimulating to be around creative people who care deeply about Miami. There are excellent opportunities for connections and collaboration as we seek to make Miami an even better place to live and thrive."
-- Richard Albritton, consultant (former candidate for U.S. Congress)

Nerissa"... this was exactly the innovation and information that I need to push forward on some of the projects that I'm working with in the community ..."
-- Nerissa Street, President, Artists Who Work

"... it was truly uplifting, connecting, energizing and transformative."
-- Linda McGlathery, Director, The Garden Project

"You wanted to create a network of collective voices with ‘making Miami-Dade a better place' as the goal ... you saw how many people were ready to the same. I think they all found new ways to realize those goals after your Summit."
-- Jessy Schuster, Producer, Channel 2 (WPBT)

"This has really more than met my expectations in terms of the diversity of people, the amount of people, and the networking that's going on here."
-- David Brown, President, UrbanTourHost

> Viernes Culturales/Cultural Fridays (monthly festival in Little Havana)

dancing at Viernes Culturales"We must all agree the mood and quality of our event has changed drastically and positively in the last few months! That Corinna Moebius has been our executive director during that same time is no coincidence. We are truly blessed to have someone of her stance, caliber and integrity as our director."
-- Luis Palomo, Board Member of Viernes Culturales/Cultural Fridays

"It was very nice seeing you and to know of the magnificent work you are doing for Viernes Culturales."
-- Teresa Zorilla, Office Manager, Commissioner Joe Sanchez

> 2005 Adams Morgan Day Festival (Washington, DC)

Adams Morgan Day"You're terrific! Appreciate your skill, personality, and dedication more than an e-mail could express! THANK YOU AGAIN."
-- Lisa Duperier, Board Chair/President
, AdamsMorgan MainStreet

"Thank you for your extraordinary efforts and organization! The one thing that I notice very distinctively was how much more busy our Adams Morgan businesses were this year."
-- Maria Gomez, Board Member, Adams Morgan Main Street (regarding 2005 Adams Morgan Day); Executive Director, Mary's Center for Child and Maternal Health

"Our participation in Adams Morgan Day was extremely successful on many levels. It was our best single financial day on all the events we've ever been at. Our customer mailing list has expanded considerably by the number of customers that visited our booth. We also had many inquiries about business opportunities that we would not have otherwise found out about. A very good day all around. The diversity of the crowd/attendees really sets this event apart. As a ten-year resident of Adams Morgan, I was STILL impressed with the diversity of people that the festival attracted. I was also impressed with the local representation of vendors and the participation of true neighborhood businesses."
-- Colin Diemer, President, Peanut Envy (vendor)

"The best Adams Morgan Day in 13 years!"
-- Fasika Mariam, local business owner

"This was THE BEST 1-day show we have ever done! It was extremely well organized, everyone was courteous and helpful and the sun was shining! I think the layout and mix of vendors was really good. The attendance was excellent. I have only been exhibiting for the past few years, but it seemed that this year's drew even more people."
-- Pat McCarty, Kashmir Imports (vendor)

"What a beautiful festival. The exhibitors were of variety and good, and what wonderful music. All races and incomes mixing together, an expression of America itself. What a credit to this neighborhood for us to have a nationally recognized festival of such quality."
-- Gennadiy Stepanov, local resident

"This festival was well organized and has a better management team than many other festivals in town. It was very successful for us."
-- Taratip Phoolsombat, President, Thaiger, Inc. (vendor)

> Business Mixers (for local merchants in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC)

"Thank you for everything you have done for Adams Morgan! Your contributions will definitely be missed."
-- Scott Hart, COO, Affinity Lab (Local merchant participating in Business Mixer I organized)

"Thank you for your excellent work in making the Adams Morgan Main Street Business Mixer a success. Gabriela [Executive Director] spoke highly of your diligence, networking, organization, and hosting abilities. Congrats on a job well done!"
-- Lisa Duperier, Board Chair/President, AdamsMorgan MainStreet

Lectures, Speaking, Workshops, Classes

"Corinna, thanks again for the outstanding presentation you gave at the NCRC (National Community Reinvestment Coalition) Conference. I was really impressed with the information you shared with the workshop participants. Keep up the good work!"
-- Dean Lovelace, Community Leadership Consultant, Center for Leadership in Community

"I am so disappointed you are not teaching anymore classes at Georgetown. I have taken a number of classes and tried to read a number of books on Web planning and project management, but I have never before fully grasped the elements you are discussing in class. In just these two classes a light bulb has gone on for me. You can't imagine how grateful I am."
-- Nicole, student in "Strategic Web Site Planning" class

"Corinna Moebius taught for me at the CCT-Networked Media Center at Georgetown University [now the Center for Continuing and Professional Education], specifically classes in Strategic Web Site Planning and Internet Marketing. Corinna was one of our most popular instructors, not only for her engaging personality but also her clear grasp of the subject matter. The students really enjoyed Corinna. Many signed up for her subsequent classes because she was the instructor and they knew she delivered. I would not hesitate to bring in Corinna to teach classes for my organization if the opportunity arose again.
-- MJ Isles, Senior Director, Web and Portal Marketing, University of Maryland University College

"[Corinna's class, "Marketing Your Web Site"] was the most productive 2 hours I've ever spent with any kind of Internet training. I learned more about the marketing power of the Internet in 2 hours than in all of my conversations with self-described computer-gurus and readings of Web media combined.
-- Debra Cohen, Ph.D, Senior Social Science Analyst (workshop participant, "Internet Marketing" and "Writing for the Web"), U.S. Dept. of Justice

"Although I knew I needed a 'web presence' - as a total novice- I was a bit intimidated by a class on Web design -- but decided to plunge ahead and was glad I did -- I received an excellent introduction in Corinna's class -- informative, not too technically dense with many real life examples. Now I have the confidence to build on my excellent foundation in Web design. Corinna's passion for her subject matter also comes through -- and it made the class all the more enjoyable. There was lots of opportunity for sharing -- a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Her handouts were also thorough and well-designed and have earned a place in my reference file."
-- Barbara B. Cline, CPA (student in my Strategic Web Site Planning class)

"As someone who is not 'technologically savvy' when it comes to Web sites, I left Corinna’s class with excellent tips that could be implemented immediately to improve the effectiveness of our Web site, increase our visibility on the Web and gain trust from prospective customers right away."
-- Wendy Urquhart, Director of Business Development, US China Business Solutions (student in my Strategic Web Site Planning class)

Other

"I wanted to say thank you for all the effort you have done in order to bring some real work to this community. Our communities need more real people like you."
-- Raissa Fernandez, community resident (Miami, FL)

"Your commitment, persistence and singular focus on improving the quality of life and building a more cohesive community inspires all of us."
-- Peter W. Roulhac, CEO, Orange Bowl Foundation (Miami, FL)

"I also had the pleasure of meeting a visionary, Corinna Moebius of Imagine Miami, an [initiative] dedicated to building community in Miami-Dade via civic networking. It would seem, based on what I’ve observed here in the last 15 years, to be an almost hopeless task given the various linguistic and cultural divides and the absence of civic pride, civic tradition, and even civic spaces. But listening to Ms. Moebius for a little while makes it evident that she has the sort of passion for what she’s doing that actually makes things happen …"
-- Michael Froomkin, Discourse.net