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What the Experts Say

The vibrancy of America’s civic health is as important as our country’s economic health. Learn what leaders in the field of civic engagement have to say about America’s Civic Health Index and related topics.

Bob Nardelli, Chairman, President & CEOThe Home Depot"Given the nature of our business, associates of The Home Depot have a passion for and expertise in building. To leverage their commitment, we believe in 'embedded philanthropy,' meaning we strive to provide ...More Info

Doug Dobson, Executive DirectorFlorida Joint Center for Citizenship“Florida's participation in the Civic Health Index is helping to change the state's civic culture. It has been a source for editorial writers and reporters across the state. Partially in response ...More Info

Evern Cooper Epps, PresidentThe UPS Foundation
"Our company's success is tied to the health of the communities we serve and healthy communities begin with engaged people. The Index is an excellent tool for determining what strategies and programs are ...More Info

Geri Mannion, Chair, Strengthening U.S. Democracy Program and the Special Opportunities FundCarnegie Corporation of New York"Carnegie Corporation of New York has a long history of supporting efforts to increase civic/voter participation in the United States, especially among those most left out of civic and community decisionmaking. ...More Info

Governor Edward RendellState of Pennsylvania“These findings are a reminder of the importance of civic education and engagement, particularly as we face national challenges that impact the lives of every citizen. We can and must do better.”More Info

Harry Boyte, DirectorCenter for Democracy and Citizenship“It put us in the middle of a crucial discussion about how to assess the state of civic health in the nation. It allowed us a vital opportunity for in-depth examination of civic patterns in our state, ...More Info

John Sirek, Director, Citizenship ProgramMcCormick Foundation"Active citizens are fundamental to the health of our communities and country. With civic engagement, our potential as a free, democratic society is infinite. Without it, our institutions are endangered. ...More Info

Rick StengelManaging Editor, TIME Magazine“The Civic Health Index that NCoC does is incredibly important to America.”More Info

Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT)Serve America Act co-sponsor"In all cases, we must promote accountability for results. The nation collects good data about its economy, but it can do a better job, I think, in collecting information about our country’s civic ...More Info

Shawn HealyMcCormick Foundation “Our participation in the drafting and disseminating the Illinois Civic Health Index was helpful to the Freedom Project through documentation of baseline information pertinent to our civic mission. ...More Info

Susan SavageSecretary of State, Oklahoma“I am very impressed with the work UCO and you have undertaken as it has many important implications for the health of public policy in Oklahoma.”More Info