CMAP Chronicles
Stay up-to-date on the latest trends, tips, and topics with these short, informative, and fun-to-read articles written by CMAP staff & guest contributors.
For Iona Harding, the shift from finance to human resources was not simply a career move — it was a turning point that reshaped the way she understood people, leadership, and belonging.”This is what I was meant to do,” Harding said to herself when, in the late 1980s, she began working in...
“After signing up for nine consecutive sessions of ‘Time to Tell Your Story,’ the memoir writing class led by Wendy Humphrey, I can say my life has been changed. I entered the class knowing only...
“Our biweekly memoir class helps me reflect on meaningful moments in my life. Each session uncovers a new theme or memory, opening a treasure chest of experiences I might otherwise have stored...
Beyond Careers and Titles: Stephen Albert on What Really Matters
By Brandon Urias
Across decades that carried him from Brooklyn to Harvard, from Wall Street to retirement, Stephen Albert has...
This summer, Joanna Martinez-Salinas and Victor Shen joined CMAP as youth employment interns, and what they experienced went far beyond the tasks on their to-do lists.
For Joanna, the days were...
Evelyn James: From Daily Acts of Care to Changing a NeighborhoodBy Brandon Urias
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Evelyn, a longtime participant in the Suzanne Patterson Building’s Nutrition...
Stories Sewn Together: An Afternoon of Fabric, Coffee, and Conversation at CMAP
On an August afternoon, CMAP transformed into a vibrant space of creativity, memory, and dialogue during the workshop...
Val and Martha – A Life of Adventure, Family, and Connection
We had the pleasure of speaking with Val Mathews and Martha, who both participate in the Nutrition Program at the Suzanne Patterson...
Christopher Stanley – A Journey from Ministry to Social Work
At CMAP, we are fortunate to have had Chris as an intern, bringing not only his academic expertise but also his compassionate heart...
Sarah Christensen, A Heart Full of Empathy and Service
Q: Sarah, tell us a little bit about yourself and what led you to pursue a career in health and well-being for older adults.
Sarah:
My name...
