Oliver Libby

At Resolution Project, our Guides help Fellows make difficult decisions as they build their social ventures. On National Mentoring Day, thank you to the mentors who continue to offer honest advice, practical support, and hard-earned experience.

pewresearch.orgAmericans Are Negative About Social Media’s Impact on Democracy – and the Rest of the World Is Catching UpIn 2026, 64% of Americans say social media is harming their democracy, and attitudes in many other countries are significantly more negative than they used to be.

Pew’s latest global survey is interesting: Americans remain deeply skeptical of social media’s effect on democracy, but that view is spreading. In 16 of 26 countries with comparable data, more people now say social media has been bad for democracy.

That tells me this is bigger than any one platform or country. We should ask more of the systems that shape how people understand the world and each other.

If technology makes it easier to reach millions of people but harder for people to understand one another, that deserves serious attention from the people building these systems, and the leaders deciding what comes next.

Registration is open for the Enactus USA 2026 Entrepreneurship Summit, Oct. 29–30 at the University of Arkansas. Through the Resolution Project, I’ve worked closely with Enactus to support young social entrepreneurs. Register by Oct. 21: https://airtable.com/appjlZRjGcIUeMxRO/pagv2Lj7Bl5BM4yXF/form

kates-boylston.comChptr Partners with iHeartMedia to Bring Funeral Home Announcements to America’s Largest Audio NetworkNEW YORK – Chptr has announced the launch of Radio Obits, the first audio offering in its broadcast platform, giving funeral homes access to one of the nation's largest audio

Chptr is on a roll. Rehan and the team have partnered with iHeartMedia to bring funeral home announcements to people across the country through Radio Obits. More than 100 funeral homes have already signed up. A huge step for Chptr, and I’m very proud of the team.

bipartisanpolicy.orgWhat 21st Century ROAD Means for Older AmericansOur nation’s population is aging, and our housing supply is not ready to meet its evolving needs. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of adults age 65 and over rose by 17 million between 2015 and 2025, growing as a share of the total population from 15% to 19%. By 2030, this share … Continued

We talk about aging as a healthcare issue. We should also be talking about housing. If someone wants to remain in the home and community they know, that should be possible.

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That means housing that is safe, affordable, and workable as people’s circumstances change. A strong floor isn't just about helping someone find a home. It is also about making sure they can stay in that home safely as their needs change.

We should think more about that second part. It affects how we design housing, how we support communities, and ultimately how we think about what people owe each other.

We talk about aging as a healthcare issue. We should also be talking about housing. If someone wants to remain in the home and community they know, that should be possible.

A safe home with basic accessibility can make an enormous difference in whether someone can remain independent. This is where I think the idea of a Strong Floor matters. The floor has to include the conditions people need to live with dignity.

resolutionproject.orgResolution Announces Seventh Fellow Council Cohort – The Resolution Project

15 Sept

What I love about Resolution is that Fellows continue shaping the community long after they join. The Fellow Council gives them a real voice in where we go next. I’m glad to welcome eight new members and look forward to learning from them over the next two years.

9 Sept

Young social entrepreneurs need someone to call when they’re unsure what to do next. Resolution Guides provide that outside perspective virtually, about six hours a month for two years. If you have at least a year of professional experience, learn more: https://ps0333.handsonconnect.org/guide

27 Aug

I was glad to hear Sen. Ed Markey say every child deserves "a very strong floor, and an unlimited ceiling." He tied that floor to health care and education. No family should lose its footing when someone gets sick, and every child deserves a fair chance to build a life.

14 Aug

Young people do not need to wait for some distant point in their careers to begin leading. With the right support, they can start creating meaningful change now. That belief has always been at the heart of Resolution Project.

14 Aug

On October 14, we will be in New York City for the 2026 Geraldine Acuña-Sunshine Young Leaders Now Award Dinner. The evening is an opportunity to celebrate our Fellows and Enactus students and connect with people in the public, private, and social sectors.

14 Aug

I hope you will join us at Chelsea Piers for a meaningful evening supporting the next generation of changemakers! More information here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/geraldine-acuna-sunshine-young-leaders-now-award-dinner-2026-tickets-1989401051097?aff=oddtdtcreator

3 Aug

Resolution Project's Young Leaders Now Award Dinner is October 14 in New York, and this year's honorees are people I genuinely admire. Daquan Oliver founded WeThrive at twenty-one to bring entrepreneurship to kids who'd otherwise never get that shot.

3 Aug

I started Resolution Project in 2007 believing that if you invest in young people early and surround them with support, they'll take it further than you imagined. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/geraldine-acuna-sunshine-young-leaders-now-award-dinner-2026-tickets-1989401051097?aff=oddtdtcreator

2 Aug

I love seeing what the Resolution Project community is building right now. From young leaders growing sustainable beekeeping in Tanzania to work on dignified housing to Enactus competitions around the world, there is a lot happening.

2 Aug

These moments give young leaders the chance to turn an idea into something real. I'm proud to serve on the board and grateful for everyone helping this community keep moving forward.

2 Aug

See everything we've done last month in the newsletter: https://www.icontact-archive.com/archive?c=1693858&f=1125&s=30787&m=265347&t=5269585e101af4713b4ae6aab235e1dd8e7729d154fbae6826c7dad94c3cd754

1 Aug

New York’s affordability challenge is not abstract. People feel it every day in the basic cost of building a life here. I still believe this city can solve hard problems, but we have to be practical about it. A strong floor for New Yorkers, and no ceiling on what this city can build.

31 July

One minute it is summer, and the next everyone is buying notebooks and figuring out schedules. You might be getting primed to go, but the truth is, the foundation for a good school year starts long before the shopping list is complete.

31 July

Early childhood education gives children a stronger start and also provides families with stability. When parents have access to reliable childcare and early learning, they can work, take opportunities, manage their lives, and build a little more breathing room into the day.

31 July

To me, this is what a strong floor actually looks like. It's about making sure children are not placed at a disadvantage before they have had a chance to grow. Early education is an investment in children, families, and the economy we all depend on.

23 July

Thankful to Kirkus Reviews for the thoughtful review of Strong Floor, No Ceiling. This book focuses on rebuilding trust in the American Dream through a practical plan based on opportunity, affordability, and common sense. A strong floor. No ceiling.

22 July

The political center is not an ideology right now. It is a lived experience. Can I afford my home? My healthcare? My kids’ future? These are not side issues. They're the floor.

21 July

Now that the celebrations around America’s 250th have come and gone, I think it's time we focus on what comes next. It’s good to pause and celebrate how far this country has come. There's a lot worth honoring in the American story after all.

21 July

But I think the best way to honor that story is to get back to work. From making life more affordable to expanding opportunity and rebuilding trust, there is plenty in front of us. The promise of America was that we would keep building.

7 June

"Anger can get you a win. Hope and a plan get you a wave." That idea is central to Strong Floor, No Ceiling. People are hungry for politics that is practical, hopeful, and grounded in a real plan for the country. Grateful to Leadership Now for the conversation.

6 June

Thrilled to have been part of #SIS26 this week in Atlanta. I was honored to share my thoughts on #strongfloornoceiling, and even more excited to host the awesome Stacey Abrams on the mainstage to discuss bringing hope and action back to politics. www.socialinnovation.com

GlacierGrid being named one of America’s Top GreenTech Companies by TIME and Statista for the second year in a row says a lot about the pace of progress.

Their work is not abstract. It's infrastructure with better refrigeration, smarter HVAC, and less wasted energy. For #WorldEnvironmentDay, that feels worth recognizing.

It's graduation season again, and for those entering the workforce, the honest answer is that no one knows exactly what comes next. Career paths that once felt predictable now look very different, but that uncertainty also makes one thing clearer.

The most reliable skills are still human ones. Judgment, communication, and relationships are invaluable.

Education provides a foundation, but what happens after that often depends on how people navigate the world with others

27 May

Strong Floor, No Ceiling starts with the belief that people need a real foundation beneath them and a real opportunity ahead. That means a system that prevents people from falling too far, while keeping the promise that hard work and perseverance can take someone as far as they are able to go.

14 May

There’s no shortage of opinions. Far fewer conversations about what we actually build from here. Strong Floor, No Ceiling is an attempt to shift that toward a framework that expands opportunity and focuses on what’s possible. If you’re interested, learn more here: www.strongfloornoceiling.us

12 May

Loved talking to Ken Ebie about 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘳, 𝘕𝘰 𝘊𝘦𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨, and what it takes to build a new foundation for the American Dream. Thank you to Tomorrow City USA for having me. Watch my conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PowUnHaF30Q&t=3s

10 May

Small businesses are at the core of the American Dream. They’re where people can build something of their own and create opportunity for themselves and for others.

10 May

Around 25 million small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and we must celebrate them, support them, light the way to services and capital, and double down on their success and safety!

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Virginian families are feeling the squeeze - higher costs at the pump, grocery store, and for health care. In the House of Delegates, I expanded SNAP and lowered costs. In Congress, I’ll fight for a strong floor and no ceiling so every Virginian family has a fair shot.

23 Apr

There are already plenty of books that talk about what's wrong. "Strong Floor, No Ceiling" is meant to be a framework for what we could do differently and how to think about it for healthcare, education, the economy, and beyond.

sciencedirect.comEveryday ethical decisions in business – A structure and agency perspectiveThis study explores how everyday ethical decisions in business emerge through the interplay of individual agency and organisational structures. Drawin…

Interesting study on ethical decision-making, which suggests that ethical decision-making doesn't come about simply because of individual agency or structural influence alone. Instead, they work together to help leaders make the right choices.

Upon reflection, it's something I've seen throughout my own career. Agency has not been enough when the structural norms of an organization have not reinforced ethics, and vice versa.

These findings really highlight just how complex decision-making is. Getting it right requires us to consider how different factors influence the choices we make and how we can engineer these factors to ensure ethics remain at the heart of each one.

21 Apr

On days like this, I think it’s important to remember that innovation is not magic. It comes from people having the capacity to imagine something better and the ability to act on it.

21 Apr

I spoke with Matei Zatreanu about our country’s ability to grow and invest in people. Among other things we talked about immigration (getting it right, how important it is) and education (same!). These are key ingredients to national success! #StrongFloorNoCeiling

10 Apr

I'm very excited to see this youth entrepreneur program launch. One of the biggest constraints for young people is access. Programs like this help give students a real shot at building something meaningful in their own communities.