Author

Marilyn Garateix

Journalist

Marilyn Garateix is a freelance writer specializing in higher education. She has more than three decades of experience as a journalist, working at The Boston Globe, the Miami Herald, the Tampa Bay Times and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. She earned a bachelor's degree and an MBA from the University of Miami.

Garteix, who is Cuban, has served on the board of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) as vice president of print and on its scholarship committee.

Tim Soerens

Applications now open for Reflective Leadership Grants

“This was a game-changer for us. The chance to climb up from the ‘dance floor’ of our everyday activity and discern a clarified organization future from the ‘balcony’ was the gift we needed even more than we understood at the time.

If possible, please pursue this extraordinary opportunity.”

— Tim Soerens, Parish Collective

Christian leaders from a variety of roles are welcome to apply. The grants provide “balcony time” to reflect on accomplishments, broaden perspectives and discern next steps. The application deadline is May 2, 2025.

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