OUR VOICE

I have always had a strong work ethic. At the age of fifteen I found myself in college prep courses while working two part time jobs. Not because I was forced to, but because I wanted to. This drive stuck with me throughout college and grad school and has become the trait I’m known for […]

The phenomenal mothers at REACH share some thoughts on their experiences as mothers. Erin I feel very lucky to have had flexible jobs while raising my kids. The key to balancing professional demands with family demands, for me, has been setting good expectations on both sides: my kids know when they get home from school, […]

Recently, a New Yorker article detailed the coming shortage of electricians across America: vocational programs at high schools have largely been shuttered, electricians currently in the field are aging, and the message to high school students for decades has emphasized college as the ultimate path to success. It’s not just electricians either; HVAC technicians, plumbers, […]

At REACH Strategies, our work is driven by our love for the planet and preserving its beauty. We took the opportunity to ask REACHers what they love about Earth in celebration of Earth Month. Amy Nature is where I recharge and heal. I am amazed by the complexity and diversity of our planet and with […]

For the past few years our team at REACH has participated in one of our peak career activities - bringing electric vehicles (EVs) to the St. Louis Auto Show in partnership with Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois. The work has evolved over time, but this past year was different. We were able to deliver EV […]

I have always been compelled to help others. As a child, I was constantly helping my family and friends any time they’d ask. I’d take in stray animals, knowing I wasn’t allowed to keep them, and hide them until they were well enough to be on their own. I was the person in middle school […]

For over a decade we've had the opportunity to be on the frontlines of the electric vehicle (EV) rollout. In 2011, when we first began the careful work of introducing the prospect of driving electric to communities across the country, EV sales accounted for just 0.2 percent of total US light-duty vehicle sales. That rate jumped […]

The last year marked a pivotal moment for the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) with some of the most landmark legislation ever supporting this field: the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA); and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). At the same time, 2022 saw substantial impact in advancing the transition to electric transportation across REACH-managed […]

The REACH team shares their professional and personal goals for 2023. Aaron In 2023 I will continue my journey of self improvement and personal and professional growth. A few things I’m working to prioritize in the next year are:  Physical health: January 12 marks six years post-kidney transplant. As always I’m incredibly thankful for the […]

It’s the time of the year we see and feel change and reflect, not only on the changing colors of the leaves, but on our lives too. See how the REACH team has reflected this past year with gratitude. Aaron As I reflect on 2022, I'm constantly reminded of the two things I am most […]