Catalysts for Change
Catalysts for Change is a podcast about leaders who drive meaningful impact by balancing strategy, purpose, and action. Hosted by Adam Lister, each episode dives into the pivotal moments, values, and lessons that shape how change really happens in business, government, education, and beyond.
Catalysts for Change
From Grief to Action: The Birth of Voices for a Safer Tennessee | Part 2
In Part Two of our conversation with Katie Dieckhaus and Todd Cruse, we turn toward the future of Voices for a Safer Tennessee. Building on the emotional origins shared in the first part of this conversation, Katy and Todd discuss how the organization is navigating disagreement, setting “rules of the road,” and creating sustainable strategies for long-term impact.
They share lessons on intentional advocacy, balancing passion with pragmatism, and the importance of building trust through face-to-face conversations—even with those who disagree. Katy reflects on leading with kindness and hope in honor of her daughter Evelyn, while Todd underscores the role of data, discipline, and bipartisan collaboration in driving real change.
This episode is about more than policy—it’s about resilience, leadership, and the power of turning unimaginable grief into a movement for a safer future.
Catalysts for Change is an initiative of One 12 Strategies, brought to you in part by the Southern Research Collaborative