There has been such a spectacular display of civic engagement on what I call The Big Three: domestic violence, transparent elections, and homophobia.(Photo by Lara Aharonian)
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Kristi Rendahl is associate professor and director of the nonprofit leadership program at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Prior to starting with MSU in 2017, she worked for over 20 years with nongovernmental organizations on several continents, including living in Armenia from 1997-2002. She speaks Armenian and Spanish.
3 Comments
Dear Kristi.. you are just a delight… i simply love your articles because your writings always have depth, meaning and a healthy dose of truth….
My country may not be where it needs to be and you are right…every baby step is better than nothing…:)
Gayane
Kristi, thanks for your optimism for what Armenia is struggling to become and your appreciation of the interplay between Hayastansiner and Spuyrkahayner. It is easy for Armenians to become frustrated, but your encouraging words renew our spirit, especially because they come from a much needed, much appreciated, non-Armenian ‘comrade.’ I am always proud of my Armenian heritage, but through your eyes, I can be proud with my eyes wide open and appreciate it, warts and all.
Dear Kristi,
You are a good observer and you have strong personality.
God bless your mission.
With love,
Bedros Zerdelian
Dear Kristi.. you are just a delight… i simply love your articles because your writings always have depth, meaning and a healthy dose of truth….
My country may not be where it needs to be and you are right…every baby step is better than nothing…:)
Gayane
Kristi, thanks for your optimism for what Armenia is struggling to become and your appreciation of the interplay between Hayastansiner and Spuyrkahayner. It is easy for Armenians to become frustrated, but your encouraging words renew our spirit, especially because they come from a much needed, much appreciated, non-Armenian ‘comrade.’ I am always proud of my Armenian heritage, but through your eyes, I can be proud with my eyes wide open and appreciate it, warts and all.
Dear Kristi,
You are a good observer and you have strong personality.
God bless your mission.
With love,
Bedros Zerdelian