--- title: The Latest | Devon Kerslake description: Devon believes in the positive, transformative power of art for all communities great and small. She holds an MA in Cultural Studies with a special emphasis on Curatorial Practices. Following this degree, Devon worked for the Winnipeg Film Group supporting Canadian Independent film and for the University of Winnipeg Cultural Studies Research Group as a Project Coordinator specializing in academic learning events. --- [![20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Administration/Tamarack%20Logos/20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange.png?width=200&height=47&name=20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange.png "20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange")](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/?hsLang=en-us) # The Latest Contribute. We love to hear your thoughts, your musings and your latest work. Please share with us! 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She holds an MA in Cultural Studies with a special emphasis on Curatorial Practices. Following this degree, Devon worked for the Winnipeg Film Group supporting Canadian Independent film and for the University of Winnipeg Cultural Studies Research Group as a Project Coordinator specializing in academic learning events. ### Recent Posts [![](http://deepeningcommunity.ca/sites/default/files/imce/map_for_chssn.jpg) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/join-the-amazing-groups-of-people-registering-to-gather-in-montreal-this-june?hsLang=en-us) ### [Come Share in the Learning Together](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/join-the-amazing-groups-of-people-registering-to-gather-in-montreal-this-june?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Devon Kerslake](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/devon-kerslake) on May 1, 2017 Who will be with us in Montreal this June? [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/join-the-amazing-groups-of-people-registering-to-gather-in-montreal-this-june?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/The_Latest/question-mark-330933_1280-094473-edited.jpg) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/ask-a-great-question-get-a-great-answer?hsLang=en-us) ### [Ask a Great Question, Get a Great Answer](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/ask-a-great-question-get-a-great-answer?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Devon Kerslake](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/devon-kerslake) on December 19, 2016 This Q+A that came from our**[ IMPACT-Ability webinar series](http://events.tamarackcommunity.org/impact-ability-home?__hstc=163327267.19fe751c52a625cc60c9d5c7571404fb.1478878307937.1480945348895.1480955328569.36&__hssc=163327267.1.1480955328569&__hsfp=3776794922&hsLang=en-us)** is so great we just had to share! This question came from Hemant Kulkarni, the Project Leader for posAbilities:  ******Q:** "One of the big challenges with human centered design innovations is once you've got a well working prototype, how do you sell it to policy makers/funders? It's the last bubble on the HCD approach diagram where things sometimes get stuck. Does he have any tips on how to convey things to policy makers/funders and other stakeholders who are unfamiliar with the process? 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