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Mihailo Temali, BLF '98, talks about ways to
revitalize neighborhoods.
Mark Butterbrodt, M.D., BMF '92, introduces innovative wellness programs on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
Paul Shambroom, BAF '92 & '02 investigated the secrets of America's nuclear arsenal.
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How Bush Fellows are Making a Difference
Since 1965, the Bush Foundation has been offering people with promise the opportunity to better themselves—to get more training, to reflect and learn—and then to return the benefits to their communities. So far more than 2,100 artists, doctors and leaders have taken up that challenge. Read three stories that exemplify how Bush fellows are challenging the status quo and making a difference in their communities.
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Mihailo Temali (Bush Leadership Fellow ’98) is full of questions: “How do you turn around a community, not just a business? How do you build a mechanism that is effective, while staying true to community values and process? And do them more than one-by-one?” As founder the Neighborhood Development Center (NDC), he has revitalized neighborhoods and helped hundreds of disadvantaged people receive loans, start businesses and pursue the American dream. {Read More}
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Mark Butterbrodt, M.D. (Bush Medical Fellow ’92) doesn’t just do his work from his exam room. His best work is out in the community. By introducing innovative wellness programs on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, he has partnered with the Lakota people to improve fitness, reduce risks for diabetes and create a healthier community. {Read More}
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Photographer Paul Shambroom (Bush Artist Fellow ’92 & ’02) spent more than a decade investigating and photographing the secrets of America’s nuclear arsenal, which in turn led to a study of small-town councils and an exploration of U.S. preparedness and training in the aftermath of 9/11. “My role is to educate myself and ask questions,” said Shambroom. “I don’t always come up with the answers in my work, but I see myself as participating in a larger society, asking those questions in a way that puts a public face on the issues.” {Read More} |
For more information about Bush Fellowships, go to the fellows section of our website. |
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Learn about our goals ...
Letter from the President
Develop Courageous Leaders and Engage Entire Communities in Solving Problems
Support the Self-Determination of Native Nations
Increase Educational Achievement
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