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Shana Orto
Freelance Writer at STx3 Content
Shana is a freelance writer with a strong interest in local and national politics. She brings a community-focused perspective to her work and enjoys exploring how policy impacts the lives of her family and neighbors. When she's not writing, she loves spending time in the garden or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.
Articles
Health and Mental Wellness
When the Body Knows First: Understanding Somatic Stress
<p class="mb-4">Picture this: a city manager sits at their desk, feeling strangely irritable. Their shoulders are tight, their jaw aches, and their st...
December 18, 2025Read article
Underserved Populations
From System Gaps to Career Paths: Redesigning Reentry for Economic Mobility
<p class="mb-4">While halfway houses and charitable programs have long served a role in supporting individuals reentering society after incarceration,...
December 3, 2025Read article
Artificial Intelligence
AI Accountability in Schools: Best Practices for Equity and Privacy
<p class="mb-4">Artificial Intelligence is increasingly used in educational settings to identify students who may be at risk of academic failure or be...
November 22, 2025Read article
Agriculture
Field-Tested: How Creative Policy Keeps Farmers Ahead of Climate Change
<p class="mb-4">Climate change can’t be ignored, and our agricultural industry knows better than anyone. Hotter summers and colder winters have prompt...
November 21, 2025Read article
Leadership Perspectives
Beyond Agreement: Mastering Empathy in a Polarized Society
<p class="mb-4">To lead effectively in the current climate, leaders must adopt a mindset that prioritizes understanding over uniformity. Empathy shoul...
November 20, 2025Read article
Health and Mental Wellness
Building Health Trust Locally: Transparent Communication as a Public Health Strategy
<p class="mb-4">The current environment of conflicting health information has left many residents unsure of where to turn. Discrepancies between sourc...
November 16, 2025Read article
Agriculture
Farm Fresh Solutions: Municipal Strategies for Equitable Food Access
<p class="mb-4">One of the most effective ways to address food insecurity in lower-income communities is through the strategic expansion of Community ...
November 15, 2025Read article
Professional Development and Training
Degrees Without Debt: How Cities Are Rethinking Career Readiness
<p class="mb-4">The traditional narrative that college is the only path to success has shaped generations of career decisions. Yet, for many individua...
November 14, 2025Read article
Technology
Understanding the Technological Landscape Facing Families
<p class="mb-4">The pace at which digital technologies are evolving has outstripped the ability of most parents to understand, let alone manage, their...
November 13, 2025Read article
Military
The Next Mission: How Local Governments Can Empower Returning Veterans
<p class="mb-4">The transition from military to civilian life is more than a change in career or location; it is a profound shift in identity, structu...
November 11, 2025Read article
Tourism
Grassroots Tourism Recovery: Empowering Communities to Rebuild Stronger
<p class="mb-4">To engage both citizens and elected officials in rebuilding efforts after natural disasters, particularly in tourism-dependent areas l...
November 8, 2025Read article
Education
How to Choose the Right School: A Practical Guide for Families
<p class="mb-4">When families face the decision of where to enroll their children, it helps to start with a structured lens. Objectivity doesn’t mean ...
November 7, 2025Read article
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