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In Pockets of Presence, Dr. Lugalia-Hollon offers fresh perspective on the work of leadership. Through poetry and personal reflection, he shares insights, stories, and humor that can help new leaders to reach their goals and to grow as people along the way.

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""Ryan weaves a vivid tapestry of personal reflections and leadership lessons. The result is a captivating manual on that elusive goal of adulthood: how to be present in the moment. This book is as much a song as it is a text."" - Ron Nirenberg, Mayor of San Antonio from 2017-2025 ""Pockets of Presence delivers transformative insights, lessons, and reflections for social change leaders committed to getting better at their craft. Ryan writes with a restorative voice that has both inspired my leadership practice and nourished my personal journey. His poems have replenished my spirit exactly when I needed them most."" - Rob Watson, Executive Director, Harvard EdRedesign Lab ""In Pockets of Presence Dr. Lugalia-Hollon offers us new ways of accessing the emotions that can support us as leaders to be aware, to be present, and to be attentive. The principal responsibility of we leaders is to set the emotional context that takes care of the task at hand. Pockets of Presence helps us pause, reflect, consider, and choose how best to set the mood that will serve us and the people in our organization. These poems come from the heart and speak to the heart. Nothing could be more helpful to you, the leader, to regain balance in your quiet moments."" - Dan Newby, Author of The Field Guide to Emotions

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Ryan has personally helped to unlock over $150 million in investment for young people whiledriving measurable improvements in multiple educational outcomes across San Antonio.As Chief Impact Officer at the San Antonio Area Foundation, Ryan leads efforts to ""closeopportunity gaps for those who need it most."" He also serves as Board Chair for the Children'sFunding Project, which has secured billions of dollars in new public investment for childrenand youth nationwide. As former CEO of UP Partnership, he spearheaded the creation of acountywide plan that has produced consistent annual increases in postsecondary enrollment forBexar County.Ryan brings both academic rigor and practical experience to his work. He holds a PhD in UrbanPlanning and Policy and his leadership experience spans major institutions including the YMCAof Metropolitan Chicago, Northwestern University, and The Field Museum. His book, ""The Waron Neighborhoods: Policing, Prison, and Punishment in a Divided City,"" influenced Illinois statepolicy reforms that redirected public safety investments toward youth and family programs.As an executive and a certified professional coach, he focuses on helping leaders pursue ambitiousvisions by combining strategic thinking with long-term community coalitions.

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