This is a fantastic resource for learning innovative new ways to work in your community on behalf…read moreof the environment. The staff here is constantly figuring out creative solutions to how to make the world a better place. They focus mostly on education- one of their foremost/recent programs is Rethinking School Lunch, an exciting way of bettering the catastrophe that is our modern public school lunch program- but they are beginning to hold workshops and are always great to receive a newsletter from.

I took a workshop with Jared at General Assembly. It was a great introduction to his work as a…read moreteacher and, yes, presenter! He gave a great overview, accompanied with simple (but powerful) and entirely applicable frameworks to follow. I learned a lot and would recommend his work to anyone interested in growing themselves and developing their speaking skills.

Jared and the team at JD Communications are professional, knowledgeable and generally great people…read more I've done some of Jared's workshops and found the content great and his feedback very helpful. He brings an enthusiasm, freshness, and sense of humor to the coaching process, which particularly for communications, is so important. I'd highly recommend!

My son loves this team he always has a great experience. Staff is awesome the people are greatread more

Two years ago I moved to San Ramon, I decided to join the Junior League of Oakland-East Bay to give…read moreback to the community and meet new people. My expericence has been incredible. I found a great organization with amazing women and wonderful volunteer opportunities. I would highly recommend this organization to women looking to give back to their community while surrounding yourself with amazing and talented women.

This service is offered by a well qualified person in the area of Psychodrama. Her name is Sheila…read moreRubin. You can find out more about her at her website (listed above). I attended a one day seminar on how to apply my autobiography to acting and to sharing and to make my story more applicable to my life. I couldn't have asked for more. Everything that I had hoped for. Highly recommend!

In my first event the Asia Society NorCal ED requested that I contact a MD at my firm regarding…read morevenue sponsorship. I gladly did so, but the MD didn't respond. When I greeted her at the next event, she rudely gave me the cold shoulder and ignored me. This is really unprofessional.

The Asia Society Northern California hosts a variety of events about the Pacific region. They range…read morefrom political discussions to lectures by visiting dignitaries to author appearances and film screenings. This might sound very cerebral but fear not--my favorite events involve the stomach. Last week I went to a tasting of Taiwanese oolong teas. After drinking four cups of potent mountain brew, not to mention eating a plate of oh-so-tasty Charles Chocolates, my hands were shaking like an alcoholic's. Pretty good for $10. Past culinary highlights include a gustatory tour of Southeast Asia and an Indian street snack workshop. Membership is $55. This entitles you to $5-$10 discounts on events, so it pays for itself after a half dozen times. Most activities are held in the 500 Washington building. The popular events are put on in larger venues around the Bay, such as the Asian Art Museum. Attendance is fairly racially mixed but skews a little to the middle aged. To broaden its appeal, Asia Society is cooking up a young professional group. This is music to the ears of at least one person: an attendee at last week's tea tasting. He introduced himself to almost every woman under 40, calling himself a recent transplant from Minnesota eager to make friends. Perhaps I'll see him at the next event--this time with a new "friend" on his arm.

Shohreh is a true miracle worker! I never in my life thought a foreign language class was something…read morethat I could do until I found French Farsi Without Tears. When I first arrived I was expecting textbooks, work sheets, and a long list of words to memorize - however this was far from the case. What I found was a small, friendly, and inviting group of classmates that together, through many small conversations and lessons, began to pick up Farsi. From practice scenarios, eating great Persian food, and talking with classmates I got the true immersion experience! While the curriculum is not very dry, stressful, or overly intensive, I was surprised by how fast everything went. After just the first class I was reading, writing, and even doing some speaking! Before I knew it, I felt like I was having full conversations in Farsi without even thinking about it and it felt so natural. Looking forward to continuing my Farsi learning experience in Shohreh's advance classes!

Shohreh is one of the best teachers I have had in my entire (not just adult) life. Her enthusiasm…read moretowards teaching creates such a friendly and positive environment toward learning Farsi. She does so well with making sure you absorb all of the lessons in a thorough yet gentle fashion. The class' approach to the technical side of the language is very good and what you need to build a foundation. But what made the class so interesting is Shohreh's insights into Persian culture and history during lessons which will in turn teach you the artistic side of the language. Teaching both makes me feel like I have not just learned, but I understand, the language. Also as a non-Persian learning for fun because my wife speaks Farsi and is Persian, the class has provided insights into her and her family I greatly appreciate and would not have gotten out of an app. My recommendation could not be higher for Shohreh and her program.

I've been following Dr. Zachary for many years and even became one of her patients. She is…read morebrilliant, able to see health connections other doctors miss, and solve complex problems. A dynamic speaker, her teaching style is open and extremely informative. No fear of asking questions as she welcomes them. An 8-hour class just flies by. She really does care that the practitioners she trains will be successful. She explains curriculum topics in depth in a format that is easy to understand, with plenty of real life examples. She generously shares all the processes and tips that took her years to develop in her own practice. I highly recommend Functional Medicine Academy. Whether you are just starting out or an experienced practitioner, you won't be disappointed.

Dr.Z is amazing !!!! she offers everything she knows, and she knows a lot about business and…read morefunctional medicine. I highly encourage all the providers to take her classes : https://functionalmedicineacademy.vipmembervault.com/af/150026079/1105226 If your are nutritionist or health coach take https://functionalmedicineacademy.vipmembervault.com/af/150026079/1105217 and this one: https://functionalmedicineacademy.vipmembervault.com/af/150026079/1105223 Again, you will miss a great opportunities if you do not take her classes as I could not find anyone better than her!! Thanks Dr. Z, Megan

This place is like the best kept secret of U.C. Berkeley. There is a stunning view from this…read morebuilding, and if you get the chance, pay the MRSI a visit just to sit out on the balcony and overlook the bay area. I went for a performance of Josh Kornbluth's The Mathematics of Change, and it could not have been a better venue for the occasion. The interior of the auditorium is beautiful, resembling a wooden ship. And just outside, to the left, is another balcony where you can look at the twinkling lights of S.F. It's pretty special, and yet most people (including locals) don't even know it's there.

OK. So I guess a first here (among a plethora of Berkeley yelpers) officially puts me near the top…read moreof yelp nerds. I have visited MSRI for two conferences and have found both experiences to be amazing. This place is a mathematicians dream. There are always creative people around, the programs are well organized and they are fair with travel funding. Not much more a mathematician-in-training could ask for. If you have the opportunity to come here for a workshop or program don't pass it up.