Podcasts about promise alliance

Two years ago today, we attended Civic Learning Week and produced an episode on the state of civics education in the US. We heard some good things and some frustrating things. Today we're getting an update on civics education with Emma Humphries from iCivics, hearing some student audio submissions from our friends at the Youth Media Challenge, and getting advice on how students can make change with Cheryl Cook-Kallio.Click here to livestream the National Forum for Civics Learning Week.Click here to listen to our episodes on civics education in the US.Click here to read the full State of Young People report published by America's Promise Alliance.And finally, click here to check out the work students are producing (and submit your own!) for KQED's Youth Media Challenge. Want our new "Civics is my cup of tea" mug? CLICK HERE TO DONATE AND GET YOURS!CLICK HERE: Visit our website to see all of our episodes, donate to the podcast, sign up for our newsletter, get free educational materials, and more! To see Civics 101 in book form, check out A User's Guide to Democracy: How America Works by Hannah McCarthy and Nick Capodice, featuring illustrations by Tom Toro.Check out our other weekly NHPR podcast, Outside/In - we think you'll love it!

“If you said…What do you think is the indispensable value of leadership? I would say it is to be selfless…to sacrifice for the good of others. To be willing to give without expecting something in return. Because the beauty is in the giving.” Michael K. Powell is the former chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). He was appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1997 and appointed Chairman by President George W. Bush in 2001, serving until 2005. During his time as FCC chair, Chairman Powell oversaw the rapid transformation of communications markets into the Digital Age. During his tenure, the Internet came into widespread commercial use, as did smart phones, Wi-Fi networks and satellite radio. In his current role as President & CEO of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, Mr. Powell leads one of the largest trade associations in Washington, D.C., representing the communications and content industries. Prior public service includes Chief of Staff of the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice, Policy Advisor to the Secretary of Defense and service as an armored cavalry officer in U.S. Army. In the private sector he practiced law and was a senior advisor in a private equity firm. Chairman Powell also served on the public boards of Cisco and AOL. Chairman Powell serves on several nonprofit boards. He is the Chairman of the Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees, Vice Chairman of America's Promise Alliance and serves on the William & Mary Foundation Board. Powell received his bachelor's degree in government from William & Mary and his JD from Georgetown University Law Center. He holds honorary doctorate degrees from William & Mary, Pepperdine University and Mayo Clinic Alex School of Medicine and Marymount University. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Be a steward. Leave everything better than you found it. Be human centered. Take care of the souldiers. Add a layer of intimacy. Consider methods of caring: Hand written note, drop off a gift, send a text. Give without strings attached. Share knowledge and experience. Who am I? Who do I want to be?  What is a good life? Are you on a path to have one? - Aristotle Everyone you see is suffering. You can go and help - Buddha Perpetual Optimism - 13th Rule  Resources: NCTA | https://www.ncta.com/people/michael-powell FCC | https://www.fcc.gov/biography-michael-k-powell Michael's eulogy for his Father, Secretary Colin L. Powell  Colin Powell's 13 Rules of Leadership The Road to Character by David Brooks Where to find R.O.G. Podcast: R.O.G on YouTube R.O.G on Apple Podcasts R.O.G on Spotify How diverse is your network?  N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style?  Generosity Quiz Credits: Michael Powell, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 168, with Shannon Cassidy for a Generous Leadership Coaching Tip.

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Mason Pashia is joined by two individuals from America's Promise Alliance (APA), an organization that weaves people and organizations together for a positive impact. Mike O'Brien, CEO of America's Promise Alliance, and Parvathi (Parv) Santhosh -Kumar their VP of Community Impact. Together, they talk about the importance of field building, how uniquely bi-partisan and longstanding organizations like APA can drive change through radical collaboration, what they learned from a 180-organization listening tour across the U.S. and much more.  Links: America's Promise Parvathi Santhosh-Kumar LinkedIn Mike O'Brien LinkedIn Baratunde with Jon Alexander Kim Smith on Getting Smart Podcast

José Rojas went from a 1.7 GPA to a career at the White House and a lifetime of empowering others, including the host of this podcast. Today's episode is part one of “Lessons from My Mentor,” our new four-part, pod-class series on mentorship. To kick off the series Heather sits down with Pastor Rojas, her personal mentor, to discuss the power of servant leadership. José recounts his ministry journey and explains how he learned the importance of using his influence to create transformative memories for others. We also visit with our favorite social media whiz Brady Shearer for this week's #Blessed. He responds to a critical comment on his social media post about whether or not Christians should even have a social media strategy. You do not want to miss Brady's advice for how to create more engaging social media posts. Make sure to let us know your thoughts about this segment by typing in ViralJesusPod on Instagram or Twitter and including #Blessed with your comment. Guest Bios Born in East Los Angeles, Pastor José Rojas serves as president of Puente Ministries, a ministry that exists to improve the cultures of organizations through the development of servant leaders. As a national leader, Pastor Rojas was called upon to work closely with the White House, serving under two US presidents to develop and implement a variety of humanitarian objectives that met the needs of millions of Americans. After serving in a presidential summit on volunteerism in 1997, Pastor Rojas worked with General Colin Powell to launch the national organization, America's Promise Alliance, resulting in his office launching 70 tutoring centers for underprivileged children across the United States. Brady Shearer is the director of Pro Church Tools and the church-software platform Nucleus. His work focuses on helping churches navigate the biggest communication shift in 500 years. Host Bio Heather Thompson Day is an associate professor of communication at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. She is the author of eight books, including I'll See You Tomorrow and It's Not Your Turn. Reach out to Heather on Twitter @HeatherTDay and on Instagram @heatherthompsonday. Viral Jesus is a production of Christianity Today Host and creator: Heather Thompson Day Executive Producer: Ed Gilbreath Producer: Loren Joseph Associate Producer: Azurae Phelps Mix Engineer: Alex Carter Director of CT Podcasts: Mike Cosper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Helping youth who have dropped out of high school is important, but what if we could prevent the dropouts altogether? That's the idea behind Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG), championed by this week's podcast guest, Ken Smith.   As the president and CEO of this 40-year-old non-profit organization, Ken is working to ensure that America's most vulnerable youth succeed after high school and secure good jobs. And they do that through mentorship and career-focused educational opportunities inside schools.   Attendance has been pointed to by state leaders as the most pressing issue in schools. But it's not about getting students into seats, which is a symptom of a bigger issue. What's missing is connection. And without programs like JAG, we risk losing a big part of our next generation.   JAG has served more than 1.7 million students to date in 39 states and Ken's vision has that impact doubling over the next few years. I'm incredibly impressed with the resources and opportunities that JAG will add in the coming years and I have no doubt that Ken will reach his goal. About Ken Smith: Mr. Kenneth M. Smith serves as President and CEO of Jobs for America's Graduates, Inc. (JAG), the nation's largest, most consistently applied model of high school retention and school-to-career transition for high-risk young people of great promise.   In 1979, Mr. Smith worked with Governor Pete du Pont of Delaware on the design of the first statewide test of the JAG Model and has served as President and CEO since its inception.  JAG currently serves 75,000 young people annually, in more than 1,450 high schools, middle schools, and out-of-school programs in 39 states.   Over 1.4 million youth have been connected to JAG throughout its 40-year history. The non-profit JAG National Board of Directors is chaired by Governor John Bel Edwards of Louisiana.  It includes among its 50 members—fourteen Governors and several executives of major corporations and business and community organizations.   In recognition of his knowledge of national employment and training issues, three Presidents have appointed Mr. Smith to national commissions.  He was appointed in 1981 and again in 1983 by President Reagan as Chairman of the National Commission for Employment Policy.  Designed to analyze the full range of government policy related to employment, the Commission continues with a $2 million annual appropriation and a 15-member professional staff.  Mr. Smith also accepted an appointment by President Reagan to the National Advisory Council on Vocational Education, where he had previously served under appointment by President Ford.  President Nixon appointed Mr. Smith as Vice Chairman of the National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children for the period 1973-76. Mr. Smith is also Chairman and Chief Executive of Strategic Partnerships LLC.   Prior to founding JAG, Mr. Smith served as staff aide to President Nixon (1969-70); as Director of Special Projects for the Distributive Education Clubs of America; and founder and President of 70,0001 Ltd., a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping high school dropouts obtain employment.  Thereafter, he served in a new post as Senior Advisor to the Governor of Delaware on all activities related to education at the secondary and postsecondary levels.  During this period, he chaired the Commission of the Future of Education in Delaware and was nominated to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Delaware Technical College.   Mr. Smith serves as a Trustee of the America's Promise Alliance, founded in 1997 with General Colin Powell as Chairman and chaired today by Alma Powell, is a cross-sector partnership of more than 300 corporations, nonprofits, faith-based organizations and advocacy groups that are passionate about improving lives and changing outcomes for children Jump in the Conversation: [1:22] - Who is Ken Smith [1:50] - Where Ken's story of serving youth started [4:35] - The depth and breadth of schools is daunting [4:51] - Our present situation now is the most alarming we've ever seen [6:48] - A disconnected population at scale [7:23] - Attendance is the symptom, not the disease [8:25] - Part time work increases motivation in school [9:17] - What JAG is and why are so many students a part of it [13:22] - Youth need a relationship with a mentor [16:15] - How JAG has spread to so many states [19:16] - Where JAG is heading [23:09] - Turbo Time [28:04] - Ken's passion for JAG [28:48] - Something good that's come out of COVID [30:38] - Ken's Magic Wand [33:12] - Maureen's Takeaways Links & Resources JAG Rita Pierson TED Talk Email Maureen Maureen's TEDx: Changing My Mind to Change Our Schools The Education Evolution Facebook: Follow Education Evolution Twitter: Follow Education Evolution LinkedIn: Follow Education Evolution EdActive Collective Maureen's book: Creating Micro-Schools for Colorful Mismatched Kids Micro-school feature on Good Morning America The Micro-School Coalition Facebook: The Micro-School Coalition LEADPrep

We're back with episode 30 with the astonishing Isabelle Rodriguez-Wilson. Last week, Isabelle shared her journey from southern California farm girl to becoming the first woman to serve as Executive Director of The Office of Scheduling and Advance for the Clinton administration at the White House.From her seemingly unshakeable confidence to her honesty about her insecurities, Isabelle takes us along a journey of her life filled with teachable moments and hilarious memories.  If ever you wanted to sit by a fire and be told bedtime stories by your mentor and hero, this is your time and Isabelle is your woman.  Join us for another series of fascinating tales from the life of Isabelle. You'll hear: how Isabelle moved through government, lobbying, non-profit, secretarial, law, and more within her career what Isabelle believes we need to do when dealing with imposter syndrome what values and passions Isabelle is rooted in Here's a look at the episode:  [4:23] So often, others see our abilities and possibilities clearer than we do. The same holds for Isabelle. [6:07] Rather than a boiled frog that cooks to its demise, Isabelle describes her skill set as something that came on over time, like a lobster being cooked.  [10:37] With more lessons in management learned during her time in the White House, Isabelle breaks them down for us here.  [17:15] Here's your breakdown on how to deal with Imposter Syndrome – Isabelle Style. [20:25] The Million Mom March was produced, and brought to us, by none other than Isabelle. [24:24] When General Colin Powell calls, you answer. [30:41] “It's MY car. I bought it.” [32:35] Isabelle shares her true passions.  Please rate and review the show! Subscribe here, follow us on TikTok and Instagram [https://linktr.ee/wtfwomenspodcast], and check out the blog [https://www.rowecapitalgroup.com/newsandwtfinsights].   We love to hear from you about all things women and finance. Drop us a note at media@RoweCapitalGroup.com,Isabelle's bio: Isabelle is a California native who has enjoyed a fascinating career. From 1993 to 1995, Isabelle served as Senior Advisor to President Bill Clinton directing details associated with domestic and international events, activities, travel, and protocol for both the President and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton. She was the first woman to hold the Executive Director role in The Office of Scheduling and Advance in the White House, and the first person to ever hold the role for both the president and first lady. Isabelle produced and brought us the Million Moms March, the first gun safety rally of our generation. A phone call from General Colin Powell led her to her work on America's Promise Alliance.  She is now retired, and lives in Northern Nevada with her husband and 12-year-old son, Julian.  Hashtags: #womensrights #impostersyndrome #Opportunity #wtfWomenTalkFinancePodcast   Tags: @bgcLT @wtf_podcastCandace @wtf_podcastJackie Links: [3:15] Van Ness Feldman, LLP -VNF.com [6:07] The Boiling Frog - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC534568/#:~:text=Urban%20myth%20has%20it%20that,until%20it%20boils%20to%20death. [24:24] America's Promise Alliance - https://americaspromise.org/about-us/ [27:24] Girls Who Code - https://girlswhocode.com/ 

Part 2 - Join Sarah Wolfe, Stef Cruz, Angela Kim, and Sandy Martins for an honest discussion on creating inclusive workplaces and work practices in the nonprofit tech sector.We were really excited to present this group of amazing women working in various roles in nonprofit tech for a panel discussion of what it takes to thrive in nonprofit tech careers, and how you can create inclusion-focused workplaces in your organizations.What support has helped you get where you are today in nonprofit tech? What experiences have shaped your career? What have you had to overcome?Learn and listen! How can you be an ally? How can your workplace provide an environment where everyone thrives that helps your nonprofit mission take off and fly?As with all our webinars, this presentation is appropriate for an audience of varied experience.Presenters:Sarah Wolfe, Moderator A DC Area native, Sarah Wolfe joined Community IT Innovators in March 2018 as Account Associate before being promoted to Sales Manager. She is responsible for ensuring our partner organizations are receiving the right combination of IT support services to meet their organizational needs and goals. She is a founder of the internal BLM working group at Community IT.Stef Cruz Stef is a strategic communications professional with over 15 years' experience mobilizing millions of individuals to action across national social movements including the Women's March, Families Belong Together and the March for Our Lives.She was one of the first digital strategist on Capitol Hill as the Director of Digital Media for Congressman Sander Levin and the Ways and Means Committee. Worked in partnership with the Democratic task force to support and encourage Members of Congress and Committees to embrace digital and social media tools to share legislative updates and create online communities. Most recently, Stef served as the Vice President of Marketing and Digital at America's Promise Alliance. Angela Kim With 13+ years of experience in the private and nonprofit sectors, Angela Kim brings significant operations, project management, and business intelligence expertise to the philanthropic sector. She is driven by mission, impact, and helping nonprofits to do more social good across our communities. She has been Director of Finance and Operations at Academy of Hope Public Adult Charter School in DC for two years, arriving just as the pandemic was changing their campus-based learning model for good. She is a graduate of the Columbia University Nonprofit Management Masters program and has served on multiple nonprofit boards. Sandy Martins Sandy Martins serves as the Director of Information Technology at MENTOR. Raised in Boston by strong women, she's a proud first-generation Cape Verdean American. She's spent the last 16 years helping companies and organizations implement and improve business processes by managing complex, technology-driven projects while supporting their mission and strategic vision. Sandy has diverse expertise in the technology sector, including network technology, health IT, and software and application development. As the Director of IT, Sandy guides the internal technology committee to assess and recommend organization-wide technology improvements at MENTOR while fostering an environment of collaboration, continuous improvement, and learning. Additionally, Sandy manages the organization's roadmap of enterprise initiatives, ensuring a plan for growth in alignment with MENTOR's mission, vision, and values. Sandy, a life-long learner, holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics and New Media from Johnson & Wales University (Providence, RI) and is on the path to complete her MBA program at Providence College in 2023.

Join Sarah Wolfe, Stef Cruz, Angela Kim, and Sandy Martins for an honest discussion on creating inclusive workplaces and work practices in the nonprofit tech sector.We were really excited to present this group of amazing women working in various roles in nonprofit tech for a panel discussion of what it takes to thrive in nonprofit tech careers, and how you can create inclusion-focused workplaces in your organizations.What support has helped you get where you are today in nonprofit tech? What experiences have shaped your career? What have you had to overcome?Learn and listen! How can you be an ally? How can your workplace provide an environment where everyone thrives that helps your nonprofit mission take off and fly?As with all our webinars, this presentation is appropriate for an audience of varied experience.Presenters:Sarah Wolfe, Moderator A DC Area native, Sarah Wolfe joined Community IT Innovators in March 2018 as Account Associate before being promoted to Sales Manager. She is responsible for ensuring our partner organizations are receiving the right combination of IT support services to meet their organizational needs and goals. She is a founder of the internal BLM working group at Community IT.Stef Cruz Stef is a strategic communications professional with over 15 years' experience mobilizing millions of individuals to action across national social movements including the Women's March, Families Belong Together and the March for Our Lives.She was one of the first digital strategist on Capitol Hill as the Director of Digital Media for Congressman Sander Levin and the Ways and Means Committee. Worked in partnership with the Democratic task force to support and encourage Members of Congress and Committees to embrace digital and social media tools to share legislative updates and create online communities. Most recently, Stef served as the Vice President of Marketing and Digital at America's Promise Alliance. Angela Kim With 13+ years of experience in the private and nonprofit sectors, Angela Kim brings significant operations, project management, and business intelligence expertise to the philanthropic sector. She is driven by mission, impact, and helping nonprofits to do more social good across our communities. She has been Director of Finance and Operations at Academy of Hope Public Adult Charter School in DC for two years, arriving just as the pandemic was changing their campus-based learning model for good. She is a graduate of the Columbia University Nonprofit Management Masters program and has served on multiple nonprofit boards. Sandy Martins Sandy Martins serves as the Director of Information Technology at MENTOR. Raised in Boston by strong women, she's a proud first-generation Cape Verdean American. She's spent the last 16 years helping companies and organizations implement and improve business processes by managing complex, technology-driven projects while supporting their mission and strategic vision. Sandy has diverse expertise in the technology sector, including network technology, health IT, and software and application development. As the Director of IT, Sandy guides the internal technology committee to assess and recommend organization-wide technology improvements at MENTOR while fostering an environment of collaboration, continuous improvement, and learning. Additionally, Sandy manages the organization's roadmap of enterprise initiatives, ensuring a plan for growth in alignment with MENTOR's mission, vision, and values. Sandy, a life-long learner, holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics and New Media from Johnson & Wales University (Providence, RI) and is on the path to complete her MBA program at Providence College in 2023.

Chekemma J. Fulmore-Townsend, President and CEO of the Philadelphia Youth Network, joins us to discuss the evolution of youth justice work in Philadelphia, and her own personal journey from working directly with youth and families, to running Philadelphia’s major youth-serving nonprofit.Weaving together progress in the community, creating effective programs for youth, and the City of Philadelphia’s youth justice reforms, this episode focuses on the many different sectors and partners (including the community itself) that must work together – through good times and bad times – to create progress. While there’s a lot still to be done to create justice in the city that gave birth to America, Fulmore-Townsend finds hope in new innovations and approaches being tried out.Guest BioChekemma J. Fulmore-Townsend is President and CEO of the Philadelphia Youth Network. Prior to her appointment, Fulmore-Townsend served as PYN’s VP of Program Services, where she led a team accountable for program design, implementation, evaluation, compliance, and continuous improvement.  Prior to her work at PYN, Fulmore-Townsend served at the Philadelphia Workforce Development Corporation as the Senior Director of the Emerging Workforce, fusing data-driven decision-making with project management to implement and improve adult and youth workforce programs. In 2019, she was named as a Promise of America Awardee by America’s Promise Alliance.  In 2017, she was featured in The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s special report titled: “The Influencers: People Quietly Changing the Nonprofit World.”  In 2016, the Obama Administration honored her as a White House Champion of Change. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, The Aspen Institute is nonpartisan and does not endorse, support, or oppose political candidates or parties. Further, the views and opinions of our guests and speakers do not necessarily reflect those of The Aspen Institute.Visit us online at The Aspen Institute Criminal Justice Reform Initiative and follow us on Twitter @AspenCJRI.

Interview with Tycely Williams CFRE (USA) - Chief Development Officer at America's Promise Alliance and the Global Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access Chair at AFP Global. For 20+ years, Tycely Williams has negotiated investments of more than $100 million dollars for social good and is currently the Chief Development Officer at America's Promise Alliance. Prior to this role, Tycely advanced philanthropy as Vice President of Development for YWCA USA, as the Chief Development Officer for the American Red Cross National Capital Region, and as an Association Director of Major Gifts for the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington. Sections included in this episode: Section 1: The beginning of Tycely's fundraising career - successes, mistakes made and key lessons learnt Section 2: The role of Chief Development Office at America's Promise Alliance Section 3: Common mistakes fundraisers and fundraising teams make Section 4: Fundraising leadership and creating a positive team culture Section 5: Ageism, sexism and racism within nonprofits Section 6: Professional development for aspiring fundraising leaders Section 7: Tycely's final advice to inspire and fulfil fundraisers and nonprofits --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fulfilled-fundraisers/message

Join Community IT experts and special guests Maya Grigorovich-Barsky and Liz Glaser from America’s Promise Alliance for an informative and practical discussion of collaboration tools nonprofits are using such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom. What is your nonprofit using? Are you using these tools effectively? Listen in on peer-to-peer Q&A and learn practical tips to make your remote meetings even better!Community IT is proudly vendor agnostic. We have experience integrating these and other platforms into nonprofit IT strategy, and trouble-shooting collaboration tools.Tune in as nonprofit innovators share their tips and tricks. Now that we’ve been working remotely for almost a year or more, what works? What could work better? Most nonprofits are using a combination of these tools. Which work best in which circumstance?Liz and Maya also share ideas for integrating and implementing file and data sharing across these platforms. Is your staff struggling to find the document they shared with colleagues? Are you worried about security issues with Slack, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom? Learn how to make it easier and more secure, no matter what platform you’re using for meetings and collaboration.Presenters:Maya Grigorovich-Barsky joined America’s Promise Alliance in 2008 and has served in a number of different positions since. Currently, she serves as the Senior Director of Executive Operations & Events, serving as the focal point for cross-cutting organizational management functions as well as liaising with the organization’s Board of Directors. Additionally, she spearheads the planning and execution of all major events of the organization.Prior to joining America’s Promise Alliance, Maya worked in a variety of sectors, including education, hospitality, and veterinarian medicine, and prior to her time in Washington, DC, she resided in Austria, Germany, Italy, and most recently, Japan where much of her family still lives.Maya has a background in education, organizational management, administration, events and hospitality, and she has earned a master’s degree in Special Education from American University, and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts.Liz Glaser is a Director on the Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships team at America’s Promise Alliance, where she supports the GradNation Campaign, which leads efforts to increase the nationwide graduation rate to 90 percent and ensure that young people can thrive beyond graduation. She collaborates with the communications and research teams to develop reports, youth-centered storytelling, and grant projects that uplift community successes and increased graduation rates.Before coming to America’s Promise, Liz’s career began with policy and practice advocacy that would improve college access and attainment for first-generation college students or students from families with low income. She started as a volunteer with AmeriCorps at Upward Bound in Las Vegas, Nevada, and later returned to DC for roles at the National College Attainment Network, the US Department of Education, and the National Association for College Admissions Counseling. She has a BA in Law, Society, and American Studies from American University and a MPA with an education policy focus from the Trachtenberg School at George Washington University.

We are so lucky to have Michael Powell today. CEO of the Internet and Television Association, formally the National Cable and Telecommunications Association. "Michael K. Powell is the former chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), nominated by President Bill Clinton and sworn in on November 3, 1997. He served as a member of the FCC for eight years during which time he was designated its chair by President George W. Bush in January 2001 and continued in that capacity until April 2005. During his time as FCC chair, Chairman Powell oversaw the rapid transformation of communications markets into the Digital Age. During his tenure, the Internet came into widespread commercial use, as did smart phones, Wi-Fi networks and satellite radio. In his current role as President & CEO of NCTA - The Internet & Television Association, Mr. Powell leads one of the largest trade associations in Washington, D.C., representing the communications and content industries. Prior public service includes Chief of Staff of the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice, Policy Advisor to the Secretary of Defense and service as an armored cavalry officer in U.S. Army. In the private sector he practiced law and was a senior advisor in a private equity firm. Chairman Powell also served on the boards of Cisco and AOL. Chairman Powell serves on several nonprofit boards, including the Mayo Clinic, The William and Mary Foundation and America's Promise Alliance. At America's Promise, he co-chairs the Grad Nation project, an effort to address the high school dropout crisis. Powell received his bachelor's degree in government from the College of William and Mary and also holds an honorary doctorate from the College. He also served as Rector of the school's Board of Visitors. He received his JD from Georgetown University Law Center." - NCTA EXPERIENCE President and CEO, NCTA April 2011 - present Chairman, FCC 1997-2001

This episode features Executive Board Directors Lenora Oeters, Cincinnati, and Tycely Williams, Wake Forest, one of our first Black sisters to serve on the Board. They discuss bringing lived experiences to the board level as part of our LEADDD Now action plan. As Chief Development Officer for the America’s Promise Alliance, Tycely discusses her lifetime experience as a servant leader in her professional and volunteer work, bringing her strengths to benefit others. They cover our action plan and how steadfast love can allow us to learn from each other and our identities. LEADDD Now was designed by women to dismantle barriers, create change and allow space and grace for all members, specifically Tri Delta’s Black, Indigenous and Sisters of Color. Lenora and Tycely also talk about the younger generations and how they are activating change to make Tri Delta better. 

On the Brave Educator post, author, poet, Hip Hop artist, and education advocate Tim'm West will share a story, converse with someone he loves and continues to learn from, and he will close with poetry. All are encouraged to submit questions on topics covered on the podcast to braveeducator@gmail.com. When possible Tim'm will answer these questions on a future podcast.The conversation between Tim'm and his friend and colleague Eliza Byard, Executive Director of GLSEN is a dialogue about both of their experiences in classrooms and schools navigating a world where being who you are isn't always safe. As both leaders await the Supreme Court's ruling on Title VII, which will determine whether or not protections on the basis of sex will extend to cover both sexual orientation and gender identity, they discuss the power of visibility of LGBTQ+ teachers, and also experiences as students with or without the mirrors and windows LGBTQ+ educators can meaningfully provide. The podcast also concludes by extending the conversation to family and community by noting that "stay at home" orders during COVID-19 have put many LGBTQ+ youth at risk, especially when families are disapproving. The episode ends with Tim'm reading "apparent" from his 4th collection "pre|dispositions".Dr. Eliza Byard is the Executive Director of GLSEN (the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network), an organization known worldwide as an innovative leader in the education, youth development and civil rights sectors fighting to end bias-based bullying, violence and discrimination in K-12 schools and promote a culture of respect for all. For more than a decade she has shepherded the growth of GLSEN's public education and advocacy efforts; student organizing and youth leadership development programs; professional development training for educators; research and program evaluation capacity; in-school programming such as No Name-Calling Week, which the National School Boards Association termed “one of the most used and celebrated bullying-prevention programs in the country”; and GLSEN's award-winning Think B4 You Speak Ad Council campaign. Byard has crafted advocacy strategies that have won bipartisan support for GLSEN's issues and widespread acceptance of the urgency and importance of LGBT issues in K-12 education. She serves on the Board of Trustees for America's Promise Alliance, the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board for Sodexo, the Steering Committee of the National Collaboration for Youth, and the LGBT Suicide Prevention Task Force of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. You can follow Dr. Byard on Twitter at @EByard.

Listen to Sabrina Lamb talks working during COVID-19, passions inspirations, and more with host CC Minton and co-host, Danny Tisdale, on The Passion Behind Powerful Women Show.Sabrina Lamb is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the WorldofMoney.org, dedicated to the financial education of youth in the Tri-State New York City area. The organization was selected as a Promise Place by America's Promise Alliance and by AOL Impact as one of ten top social good organizations in America. Find out more information here: www.worldofmoney.orgSubscribe to our podcasts from iHeartRadio, to Apple Podcasts, to Spotify, to Google Podcasts, to Stitcher, to TuneIn + Alexa and get the feed here.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theharlemworldmagazinepodcast)

John Gomperts, President + CEO of America’s Promise Alliance The unique thing about America’s Promise Alliance is the way the nonprofit embodies its mission through its events. A coalition of hundreds of organizations committed to the success of young people—especially those in challenging circumstances—America’s Promise works hard to ensure that young people are at the center of its events, threading […]

Greg Weatherford II is an entrepreneurial prodigy and philanthropist. At the age of 12, Greg founded the non-profit, Young People Who Care, which helped create student-led service learning opportunities for young people to get involved in the community.    In the for-profit world, Greg has served as a consultant for large corporations, non-profit organizations and educational institutions. In 2008, Greg was selected to lead The State Farm Youth Advisory Board which is an outreach initiative that allocates $5 million annually to college students to grant out across North America to deserving non-profits. He's been recognized for his community work by entities such as the United States House of Representatives, President George W. Bush, The United States Education Department, America's Promise Alliance, Best Buy, Coca-Cola, Prudential Financial, State Farm, Apple Orthodontics and the Dallas Mavericks. Greg now splits his time volunteering for various causes and managing his business interests. His non-profit organization, Educational Pathways was created to help youth and their families get access to valuable resources to become more engaged, educated and empowered. Since 2011, Educational Pathways has helped over 1,000 students get access to valuable higher education resources. Topics: The importance of finding your purpose How to discover your purpose How to profit from your purpose  Making money with your passion The importance of mentors How to teach entrepreneurship to children Why it's ok to start small with your entrepreneurial ventures The importance of continuous education Being a lifelong learner     Greg's Businesses: www.myenrichedliving.com www.corestarkids.com www.crestpointathletics.com    Connect with Greg: www.gregweatherford.com

Top Chef contestant Kwame Onwuachi chronicles his journey from the mean streets of the South Bronx, to his exile to Nigeria, and his rise to chef and owner of an upscale restaurant, The Shaw Bijou. Joined by John Gomperts, president and CEO of America’s Promise Alliance, the duo uncovers the importance of second chances in in determining your success in life.

In this episode we talk with Pat Harrison on the Italian-American values she received from her family, the unique leadership of Italian-American women, and Italian-American stereotypes. The Honorable Patricia de Stacy Harrison is the president and chief executive officer of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), the leading funder of public radio and public television programming for the American people. Under Ms. Harrison’s leadership in 2011, CPB launched American Graduate: Let's Make It Happen, a nationwide public media initiative to help communities across the country identify and implement solutions to the high school dropout crisis. For this work, she was honored in 2016 with a Promise of America Award from the America’s Promise Alliance. Ms. Harrison is also chairman of the Leadership Council of Women and Girls Lead. In 2012, she was included on the Forbes list of “Women Changing the World in Media” for establishing Women and Girls Lead and her continued leadership on the project. Prior to joining Corp Public Broadcasting in 2005, Ms. Harrison served as Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs and Acting Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. She is the recipient of many awards and honors, including the U.S. Secretary of State's Distinguished Service Award. She sits on the boards of the National Italian American Foundation, the National Parkinson Foundation and the American University of Rome. She is also a member of the Board of Advisors at the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security. She is a former Thomas Colloquium on Free Enterprise guest lecturer at Youngstown State University in Ohio and was a visiting fellow at the Institute for Public Service of the Annenberg Public Policy Center, University of Pennsylvania, in 2000, and at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, in 1992. She is the author of two books, A Seat At The Table: An Insider's Guide for America's New Women Leaders and America's New Women Entrepreneurs. Episode Sponsors The National Italian American Foundation Select Italy

Here is a link to my interview with the founder of Jubilee Beer and the CEO of the Oasis center, as heard on Lightning 100.http://ftp.wrlt.com/production/tunedin/10/100516jubilee.mp3Jubilee Beer, is good beer for a good cause!What if you could do good for your community by drinking beer with your friends? Sounds crazy doesn’t it? But that’s exactly what Jubilee Nut Brown Ale will allow Nashville craft beer drinkers to do.The Jubilee Craft Beer Company, LLC is bringing a fun, quirky and slightly ridiculous beer brand to Middle Tennessee. Founded on the core ideals of bringing people together and making a positive impact on the community in which you live, Jubilee will donate 50% of its profits to the Oasis Center, a local charity that does amazing work with the youth of Nashville.Here are a few of the reasons why Jubilee supports Oasis:1. Not Your Grandma’s Charity- The old model of charity doesn’t work. Everyone knows it, but few organizations are doing something about it. Oasis is. The folks at Oasis are some of the most creative and innovative people you’ll meet. They approach their jobs like entrepreneurs; developing innovative solutions to solve the problems facing Nashville’s youth.2. On the Cutting Edge- The Oasis Center is nationally known for being one of the most innovative charities in the country. In fact, it was the first organization in the country to be recognized as a “Promise Place” by Colin Powell’s America’s Promise Alliance.3. A Sense of Belonging- The Oasis Center provides at-risk teens with every opportunity they need to make positive changes in their lives (from a drop-in center for homeless teens to college counseling). The most important of those is a positive, adult role model who believes in them. For some of those kids, it will be the first time they’ve ever been able to say “somebody cares about me”. And that’s when the change begins.4. Don’t Just Beat the Odds; Change the Odds- What makes Oasis special is that they don’t just help at-risk teens overcome their problems; they get the teens involved in the community. Those same kids who walk through the door end up working together to tackle the issues that led them to Oasis in the first place. So while Oasis helped them beat the odds, they are helping change the odds for others. It’s the way a charity should work.The Oasis Center really is an amazing place. But don’t just take my word for it. Check out their website or better yet, schedule a tour at the Oasis office. That way you can see for yourself if the snozberries taste like snozberries.Oasis Centerwww.oasiscenter.org1704 Charlotte Avenue, Suite 200Nashville, TN 37203615-327-4455