The Proximity Process
This is a show about how child welfare transformation actually starts with personal transformation. Follow Matt Anderson, a former child welfare executive with 20 years of experience, as he goes deeper into his own process of becoming who he needs to be. Matt has conversations with creative disruptors who help us see how systems can harm and oppress people. Each episode is an invitation to go deeper into your own process of being in service of people rather than systems.
The Proximity Process
Building Technology to Improve Parent Legal Representation with Ryan O'Donnell
I'm excited to bring you the third installment of an ongoing conversation with Ryan O'Donnell. Ryan embodies the idea of systems change starting with personal transformation. In previous episodes we hear about how Ryan went from being a tech entrepreneur, to foster parent, to former foster parent, to advocate for one parent, and ultimately advocate and activist for parents. In this episode, we get an update on what is happening with Garnell and his son (who was placed with Ryan) and what Ryan is up to now. Since our last episode, Ryan has launched a new company called Sunlight and its first product, Your Case Plan (YCP). YCP is being designed for parent defense attorneys to equip them with software that can help them better represent their clients and ultimately win in the courtroom. The first version of YCP is being launched and tested through the Oklahoma Office of Family Representation.
To learn more about Sunlight and Your Case Plan you can visit their website. Introducing Sunlight
Read Ryan's blog about founding Sunlight. Our Founding Story
To learn more about the Oklahoma Office of Family Representation you can visit their website. Oklahoma Office of Family Representation
You are invited to join the Proximity Podcast Club, a community of people supporting one another through their process of becoming who they want to be in this work. We have two options to make this community accessible. We meet every Monday at 9am ET and 9am PT (12pm ET). You can join the club by filling out this contact form. Proximity Podcast Club - Google Forms
Please connect with me, Matt Anderson, on LinkedIn - Matt Anderson | LinkedIn