Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester: (Don’t) Lose Sight of Joy | How to (Not) Kill Your Community
In this episode, Stuart Comstock-Gay speaks with Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester about the pursuit of joy through service, the hard work of love, and the power of prayer. Lisa Blunt Rochester was sworn in as the junior U.S. Senator from Delaware in 2025, previously serving as Delaware’s at-large U.S. Representative from 2017-2025. She is the first woman and first Black person to represent Delaware in Congress. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, she has a strong public service background, including roles in state government and as CEO of the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League, and is known for her advocacy in public health, environmental justice, and economic issues.
About How to (Not) Kill Your Community: Delaware Community Foundation President & CEO Stuart Comstock-Gay gathers insights from remarkable experts across Delaware, each offering their perspective on what it takes to build and sustain thriving communities for the long haul.
About the Delaware Community Foundation: The DCF stands at the intersection of generosity and community transformation. It manages charitable funds, advises donors and grants to nonprofits to cultivate the future of philanthropy in Delaware. Our mission is to expand opportunity for all by helping individuals, families, businesses and organizations focus their generosity where it can create the greatest impact statewide. Through convening, connecting, providing leadership on important issues and investing in community needs, the DCF empowers Delawareans to build a stronger, more vibrant future. https://delcf.org/