- Small Business Owner
- Democracy & Governance Specialist
- Community Organizer
- Documentary Film Maker/Photographer/Artist
- Philanthropist
wonder more, know less
Wonder more is about exploring the lives of people across the world -- the challenges they face, the
societies they live in, their ability to shape political, economic and social events.
Wonder more, know less reflects my commitment and passion to keep an open mind, open ears,
and open eyes to the world around us and introduce the resulting insights into public dialogue.
Common people often have uncommon insights. This approach to public discourse and policy
making – be it at the local, national or international levels – is an antidote to the expert approach that
leaves the majority of those affected out of the decision making loop. Policies and public decisions
have stronger, broader support when time is taken to listen more closely, ask more questions, and
incorporate relevant ideas into those actions.
I have worked in nascent and mature democracies from the United States, to Asia and throughout
Eastern Europe and the Balkans. I work to assist citizens, local officials, and national leaders
create practical ways for different groups in these countries to communicate – through both formal
and informal processes. These collaborations and partnerships help build the democratic systems
to which the people of these nations aspire.
Wonder more is about exploring the lives of people across the world -- the challenges they face, the
societies they live in, their ability to shape political, economic and social events.
Wonder more, know less reflects my commitment and passion to keep an open mind, open ears,
and open eyes to the world around us and introduce the resulting insights into public dialogue.
Common people often have uncommon insights. This approach to public discourse and policy
making – be it at the local, national or international levels – is an antidote to the expert approach that
leaves the majority of those affected out of the decision making loop. Policies and public decisions
have stronger, broader support when time is taken to listen more closely, ask more questions, and
incorporate relevant ideas into those actions.
I have worked in nascent and mature democracies from the United States, to Asia and throughout
Eastern Europe and the Balkans. I work to assist citizens, local officials, and national leaders
create practical ways for different groups in these countries to communicate – through both formal
and informal processes. These collaborations and partnerships help build the democratic systems
to which the people of these nations aspire.
Jennifer L. Butz
My Philosophy
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