Released 12/10/2025
Leading Where It Matters: Anderson Sainci on Service, Systems & Community Change
In this episode of Because People Matter, Dr. Helen Fagan sits down with Anderson Sainci, Director of Economic Mobility and Neighborhood Support for the City of Dubuque — and the first African American male elected twice in the city’s history.
From his upbringing in a Haitian household in Florida to becoming a transformational civic leader, Anderson shares a deeply personal look at servant leadership, faith, resilience, and what it really takes to help a community thrive.
If you enjoy podcasts like Dare to Lead or A Bit of Optimism, you’ll connect with this heartfelt and practical conversation on systems change, belonging, and leading with purpose.
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Episode References:
- Helen Fagan and Associates — https://helenfagan.com
- City of Dubuque / Anderson Sainci — https://www.cityofdubuque.org
- Robert Greenleaf / Servant Leadership — https://www.greenleaf.org
- Becoming an Inclusive Leader — https://www.inclusiveleader.com



