This post represents stream of thought as the conversation unfolded. At some point, I may carefully recraft it.

How can folklorists pro-actively communicate what they have to offer in policy making contexts. What kinds of mechanisms and opportunities do folklorists need to make such contributions.

Three broad areas we looked at this morning include:

1. Training
2. Marketing
3. Outreach to other fields.

You must be prepared to take advantage of opportunities that out there.

There is a personality in the field of "subversiveness".