Idea by @Robyn Barron

What makes Marin special to me is something I didn't fully appreciate until I did the BASSC Executive Development Program this year and got to talk with people from other counties about what they're doing. Marin is genuinely unique in having staff-led affinity groups and actually funding them, not just allowing them to exist. Pairing that with a mentorship program means people here aren't just doing their jobs, they're building community and investing in each other's growth. Hearing how rare that combination is elsewhere made me appreciate it here so much more.