The August Periclean (2025)

The August 2025 Periclean marks Executive Director Sanda Balaban’s first year leading Project Pericles, reflecting on growth, strategy, and the path toward our 25th Anniversary. It spotlights Professor Gaurav Jashnani’s course on neurodiversity and civic learning at Hampshire College, and introduces interns Nafees Abdullah and Junie Blaise, whose work in evaluation and communications is shaping our impact.

The latest edition of the Project Pericles Newsletter is out! Highlights from the August Edition include:

One Year In: Sanda’s Reflection
As Executive Director Sanda Balaban reflects on her first year of leadership at Project Pericles, she shares about our strategic evolution and preparations for the road ahead as we head towards Pericles’ 25th Anniversary.

Program Spotlight: Neurodiversity & Civic Learning
At Hampshire College, Professor Gaurav Jashnani’s new course uplifts neurodivergent perspectives and fostered a creative, supportive community.

Illuminating Our Interns
Meet summer interns Nafees Abdullah and Junie Blaise, whose work in evaluation, communications, and impact strategy is already shaping the future of civic engagement.

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