How do science museums spark curiosity, inspire young minds, and promote critical thinking in a time of misinformation and rapid change?
Learn about the important work of the East Palo Alto Academy Foundation in supporting kids, their education, and their future. Discover how EPAAF is making a difference in the lives of students in East Palo Alto.
Many across the US struggle to obtain a higher education but they may not have to do it alone. We speak with nonprofits whose mission is to make getting that degree a little easier.
Gameheads envision a world where low income youth and youth of color are equipped to thrive and succeed in any field they choose, including the tech and video game industries.
Center for Internet Security (CIS) is driven by a mission to develop, validate, and promote timely best-practice solutions that help people, businesses, and governments protect themselves against pervasive cyber threats. Our special guest is John Gilligan, President & CEO of CIS (Center for Internet Security).
1.3 million students drop out of high school in the United States, more than half are students of color and most are low-income. Teach For America’s agenda is to ensure that every child in America receives an excellent education. Our special guest is Mikisha Nation, Executive Director of Teach for America (Twin Cities).
With the help of nonprofits, students can access unique resources and gain skillsets for success in college and beyond; here’s how all students can pursue a higher education. Dr. Candice Clawson, Chief Executive Officer of REACH Prep; Dr. Toinette Gunn, President & CEO of LINK Unlimited Scholars; & Michelle Price, Executive Director of Student U.
On archaeology as storytelling, with guests: Dr. William Doelle, President and CEO of Archaeology Southwest; Dr. Deborah Carlson, President of the Institute of Nautical Archaeology; & Dr. Laetitia La Follette, President of the Archaeological Institute of America.
On libraries and education, with guests: Adeola Whitney, CEO of Reading Partners; Lessa Pelayo-Lozada, President of American Library Association; & Miranda Restovic, CEO of Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities.
On empowering students to graduate from college, with guest: Beth Onofry, Executive Director of Breakthrough New York.
On the importance & value of minority students securing scholarships, with guests: Pier Blake, Executive Director of Jack and Jill Foundation; Kim Hunter, Chairman & CEO of The LAGRANT Foundation; & Edward Alvarez, Chairman of the Board of Latino Education Advancement Foundation.
LA Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Council presented three thought-leaders to speak on the following issues:
Attract & Attain: proven strategies for onboarding best possible talent and at-promise talent
Talent Retention: strengthen employee engagement and reduce levels of attrition
Workforce Development: partnering with educational institutions to train and upskill the next generation of talent and emerging leaders
On adult education, with guests: Earl Buford, President of CAEL (Council for Adult & Experiential Learning); Carey Harris, CEO of Literacy Pittsburgh; & Anthony Tassi, CEO of Literacy Partners.
Todd Slisher, Executive Director of the Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium, and Kay Schwartz, Director at Flint Public Library, discuss making learning fun and engaging as well as keeping Flint’s history alive.
On healing from school gun violence, with guests; Lori Alhadeff, CEO & Vice Chair of Board & Dr. Ilan Alhadeff, COO & Chair of Board of Make Our Schools Safe.
On financial literacy, with guests; Charles Bowen, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of First Command Educational Foundation, Joshua Lachs, Chief Executive Officer of Money Think, & Nan J. Morrison, President & CEO of Council for Economic Education.
On organizations that help students break the barriers between them and graduation, with guests; Steve Colón, CEO of Bottom Line; Karla Salazar, Executive Director of Scholarship Match Inc; & Steve Stein, CEO of Thrive Scholars.
Mark Oppenheim leads a discussion about the benefits of studying abroad, with guests; Heather Barclay Hamir, President & CEO of the Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA); Nick Gozik, Dean of Global Education of Elon University; & Dr. Luchen Li, Head of Global Education at Goucher College.
Mark Oppenheim leads a discussion about the importance of natural history museums, with guests; Claudio Gomez, Executive Director of McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, Amy Harris, Director of University of Michigan Museum of Natural History,&Halsey Spruance, Executive Director of Delaware Museum of Nature & Science.
Mark Oppenheim leads a discussion about diplomacy, with guests; Mickey Bergman, Vice President & Executive Director of The Richardson Center for Global Engagement, Crystal Kelch, Executive Director of Mississippi Consortium for International Development,&James Patton, President & CEO of International Center for Religion & Diplomacy