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City Year Studios presents Why We Matter, a weekly podcast that brings together young leaders, public education and policy experts, thought partners, and change-makers. Why We Matter seeks to share insights and discuss the limitless power of our youth, the importance of strong mentorship and developmental relationships, and more.These conversations will stir suggestions and offer solutions for helping our youth learn, grow, and thrive, in school and beyond. Tune in to our Spotlight Series, where you will hear from the young adults who have served as student success coaches across the country with City Year or with partner organizations. Join hosts Jonathan Raymond and Emily Sullivan each week for new episodes, recorded live at City Year Headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts.
City Year hosts Why We Matter, a business show with 74 episodes published.
"Lead with knowing who you are." Our conversation today with City Year Columbus, OH Impact Manager, Ileesha White, starts with knowing who you are and staying authentic. Join us as we learn about the value of
Join us for a conversation with Rondale Smith and learn about his journey to City Year and how his service time as inspired and prepared him to continue serving others.
Joel Rose joins us to talk the importance of meeting students and schools where they are in the education journey, and how now is the time to transform the learning experience for children and educators.
Join us in conversation with Patrick Kielty, City Year Little Rock alum and Professor of Business at The Ohio State University. Learn how Patrick's City Year experience impacts his research, and how the value of hi
Join us for a conversation with Tiara Hale, a student success coach in Columbus, OH. We will trace Tiara's journey to City Year and all she has learned and the skills gained through her year of service in her home
Join us for a conversation with Jade Butler as she shares her inspiring journey as a second year student success coach in Philadelphia
Join us for a conversation with Clarissa Orduno, a former student success coach who served with Building Community, Changing Lives in Porterville Unified School District. Clarissa shares with us her experience serving in
Chet Hewitt joins us on Why We Matter for a powerful conversation on the power of mentorship and the limitless potential of all young people. Join us for an inspiring conversation full of hope, power, and an important ca
Join us for a special edition episode of Why We Matter featuring Alex Saadé, a City Year Boston Deloitte Fellow alum and current business analyst at Deloitte. Alex shares his unique journey to City Year with our listener
King's Trust USA's Head of Programs, Mike De Roek, joins us on Why We Matter to explore how the King's Trust is committed to empowering young people through the development of soft skills, and more.
Join us for a conversation with Tramelle D, Jones - career coach speaker, facilitator, motivator, idea machine, and more. Tramelle joined City Year San Antonio for two service years, and later joined staff. Tramelle dive
Dr. Max Klau, City Year staff alum and renowned speaker, author, consultant, and coach joins us for a conversation on the intricacies of servant leadership. From his journey as a volunteer, his research at City Year, and
Johan Uvin, Executive Director of the Donahue Institute at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, joins us for a conversation on the importance of cultivating and growing our young people, their skills, and providing o
Join us for a Spotlight episode featuring Allison Cunningham, Senior Corps Leader with City Year Columbus. Allison shares with us her experience as a first year corps member to her time as a senior service leader. She al
Join us for a special edition episode of Why We Matter, featuring three members of the New York State Legislature for a conversation on the state of service in New York, the SOMOS conference, empowering the Latino commun
Join us on Why We Matter as we meet with Francesca Schuler, the CEO of the Nantucket Project. Francesca shares with our listeners her leadership journey, the importance of storytelling and elevating impact, and the criti
Giovanni Barcenes, Senior Director of External and Government Relations at City Year New York joins us today on Why We Matter for an episode full of joy, hope, and ideas for the future. Tune in to learn more about the st
John Albright, Senior Vice President and Executive Director of City Year Denver, joins us today on Why We Matter to discuss his aspirations of growing mental health support for students across Colorado in tandem with Cit
Join us for a special edition Spotlight episode featuring City Year Greater Boston AmeriCorps alum, Raijene Walker. Raijene shares her journey to City Year, her experience serving in the Boston corps, and her joys along
Superintendent of El Dorado County, Dr. Ed Manansala, joins us today to discuss the conditions to create thriving school environments for all students. Join us today to learn more about Dr. Manansala's career and his pas
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Robert Barnett
The Modern Classrooms Project
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John Barry
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Sean McDevitt
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Sam Rodriguez
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James Burton
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Pedro Noguera
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