I was asked to "audition" for a freelance gig with CCI Consulting. I presented on Executive Leadership which is a topic I am well versed in. I was quite happy with my presentation. Its intent is to be the first of 7 modules on Executive Leadership and how to approach it from the stand point of brand building. Be forewarned I include some of the techniques used by "The Donald" here ;)
Check out the complete presentation and accompanying web site under my consulting tab + leadership training or simply click here
https://www.kirkwidra.com/leadership-training.html

Been slowly adding my photos from my trip to South East Asian to my Digital Photography section. I had the chance to visit Thailand, Laos and Cambodia this year! I met up with my friend Merry (yes as in Merry Christmas) who was already there visiting friends and family. Needless to say I was afforded a unique cultural view of the region that I otherwise would not have had due to Merry's formidable language and cultural skills. We kept a fairly loose schedule and often made plans on the fly from the cab (what did we ever do before cell phones anyway?) From the chaos that is Bangkok, to the  floating markets and the beaches of Pattaya, to the chill vibe of Laos, to the Indiana Jones like ruins of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, exploring South East Asia was simply amazing!

Worked on our first (dry run project) under the Community Arts Resource Exchange Program (C.A.R.E) this week. My student Katrina Joyce worked with my Farm to Families client featured in an early post. Katrina worked with me to identify their needs and propose some solutions. She managed not only to come up with some solid solutions for a new brochure and promotional poster she created also created a really nice presentation to boot!

I was asked to spear head the new Community Arts Resource Exchange Program (C.A.R.E) as part of the new student design group. The Art Institutes system of schools introduced the Community Arts Resource Exchange Program (C.A.R.E) in 2017. My role was to connect to the Philadelphia business and non-profit sectors to provide students with opportunities to apply their talents to projects that support the needs of the community, exposing them to the value and reward of charitable giving and, at the same time, advancing their educational progress and career aspirations. Check out the Student Design Group tab above for more information. I'm looking forward to being apart of this great program!

I have been working with my friend Christine O'Leary to develop a graphic that helps participants in the Farm to Families, program run by St. Christopher's Foundation for Children, understand the basics of food nutrition. Here is the preliminary graphic we designed which is to be used in the box of food each customer. Each week, Farm to Families supplies North Philadelphia families with boxes of wholesome fresh produce or fruit at a reduced cost. Boxes are packed with delicious seasonal fruits and vegetables, often valued at double the price. Additional fresh items including local eggs, meat, and seafood are also offered at affordable prices allowing everyone to benefit from this important service, For more check out https://scfchildren.org/farm-to-families-initiative/