#16 Curiosity in municipal economic development with Diem Ly

In this episode of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham chats with Diem Ly, Division Director at the City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development. Diem shares her journey from community journalism to public service leadership, emphasizing how curiosity drives inclusive economic growth. She discusses balancing diverse stakeholder needs, creating a feedback culture, and adapting to a post-pandemic landscape. Learn how Diem fosters collaboration and innovation to build stronger communities and a more equitable future.

Connect with Dr. Julie Pham:

• LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliepham2/
• Website:https://curiositybased.com/
• Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/juliephamphd/

Connect with Diem Ly:

• Website: https://seattle.gov/economic-development
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diemtly

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