In this episode of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham interviews Tom Fay, Executive Director and Chief Librarian of The Seattle Public Library. With over 42 years in the field, Tom shares how libraries have evolved into essential community hubs, offering much more than books—including social services, small business support, and digital access. He discusses leading through challenges like book bans and cybersecurity threats while fostering a workplace culture of continuous learning and innovation. Tune in to discover how curiosity shapes the future of public libraries and community engagement.

Connect with Dr. Julie Pham:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliepham2/
• Website: https://curiositybased.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliephamphd/

Connect with Tom Fay:

• Email: chieflibrarian@spl.org
• LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfay
• Website: https://www.spl.org/about-us/the-organization/leadership

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In this episode of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham interviews Jerry Waldron, Interim Construction Management Director at Seattle Public Utilities (SPU). With over 35 years of experience in engineering, infrastructure, and public service, Jerry shares insights on leading large-scale utility projects that impact daily life in Seattle. He discusses the challenges of fostering curiosity in a policy-driven environment, the importance of continuous improvement, and how SPU’s Skills and Knowledge Transfer (SKT) program helps employees grow. Tune in to learn how Jerry empowers his team, drives collaboration, and ensures Seattle’s essential services run smoothly.

Connect with Dr. Julie Pham:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliepham2/
• Website: https://curiositybased.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliephamphd/

Connect with Jerry Waldron:

• Email: jerry.waldron@seattle.gov
• Website: https://www.nwccc.org/about-nwccc/officers/

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In this episode of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham interviews Dr. Amy Morrison, President of Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech), to explore how curiosity shapes leadership in higher education. A first-generation college graduate and passionate advocate for workforce education, Dr. Morrison shares insights on fostering collaboration, navigating generational diversity, and building a learner-focused culture. She discusses how LWTech has prioritized equity, innovation, and well-being to meet the evolving needs of students and employees. Tune in to learn how curiosity drives growth and connection in education and leadership.

Connect with Dr. Julie Pham:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliepham2/
• Website: https://curiositybased.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliephamphd/

Connect with Dr. Amy Morrison:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-morrison-ed-d-11761560/
• Website: https://www.lwtech.edu/about-us/executive-staff/index.aspx

#AmyMorrison #LWTech #CuriosityAtWork #HigherEducation #Leadership #WorkforceEducation #GenerationalDiversity #EquityInEducation #ContinuousLearning #StudentSuccess