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Kay Schwartz & Todd Slisher – Making Learning Fun in Flint

Education, INSIGHT, Nonprofit Report

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.

Shannon Easter White – Investing in Flint

Arts, Media & Culture, INSIGHT, Nonprofit Report

Shannon Easter White, Trustee of The Flint Institute of Arts (FIA), discusses how the FIA collaborates with the community of Flint in ways that go beyond just art and culture.

Thomas Lillie, Kathryn Boles, and Elizabeth Saab Discuss Shaping the FIA

Arts, Media & Culture, INSIGHT, Nonprofit Report

The Flint Institute of Arts’ President of the Board of Directors Thomas Lillie, Trustee Kathryn Boles, Trustee Elizabeth Saab discuss the impact FIA has on their visitors and how the community of Flint helps shape the programs and exhibits the institute offers.

John Henry – The Power of Art and Art Education

Arts, Media & Culture, INSIGHT, Nonprofit Report

John Henry, Museum Director of The Flint Institute of Arts (FIA), discusses the FIA’s current programs and how art education is important for the growth of the community.

Elizabeth Murphy – The Flint Institute of Arts Then and Now

Arts, Media & Culture, INSIGHT, Nonprofit Report

Elizabeth Murphy, Immediate Past President of the Board of Directors of The Flint Institute of Arts (FIA), discusses her time with the FIA and her excitement for its future.

Dr. Bobby Mukkamala – The Importance of Cultural Institutions in Flint

Arts, Media & Culture, INSIGHT, Nonprofit Report

Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, Flint community leader, medical doctor, and the Chair of the American Medical Association discusses Flint, the community, and the importance of The Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) to the community.

Get to Know The Flint Institute of Arts

Arts, Media & Culture, INSIGHT, Nonprofit Report

The Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) is the second-largest art museum in Michigan and one of the largest museum-connected community art schools in the United States. The FIA makes art accessible and inclusive to all members of their community through permanent collection and temporary exhibitions: guided tours; lectures and community dialogues; art classes, workshops, and studio demonstrations; gallery, studio, and outreach programs for PreK-12, Head Start, and homeschool students; films and videos; print, audio, and multimedia resources.

In this collaboration with The Flint Institute of Arts, we spoke to Flint community leaders and discusses the work they do to provide spaces of art and culture to the people of Flint, Michigan.

INSIGHT: United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley – David Lewis

Children & Families, INSIGHT

David Lewis, President and CEO of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, discusses how the organization serves its community by connecting organizations for health, safety and education with the community. He discusses the immense engagement of the community in giving and supporting important causes. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

INSIGHT: Greater Valley YMCA – David Fagerstrom

Education, INSIGHT

David Fagerstrom, President and CEO of Greater Valley YMCA, discusses the iconic organization’s mission and how it serves the specific needs of its community, especially child care and social services, and across all ages. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

INSIGHT: Via of the Lehigh Valley – Lisa Walkiewicz

Children & Families, INSIGHT

Lisa Walkiewicz, Executive Director of Via of the Lehigh Valley, explains some of the programs and services that Via offers for children and adults with disabilities in the region of Lehigh. The organization’s mission is to support persons with disabilities in leading successful, independent lives that are meaningful and rewarding. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

INSIGHT: Valley Youth House – Thomas Harrington

Children & Families, INSIGHT

Thomas Harrington, President and CEO of Valley Youth House, discusses the history of Valley Youth House and how important a resource like this has been for runaway and homeless youth. The organization additionally offers programs that cater to the different and unique situations of every youth and family they connect with. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

INSIGHT: State Theatre Center for the Arts – Shelley Brown

Arts, Media & Culture, INSIGHT

Shelley Brown, President and CEO of State Theatre Center for the Arts Inc in Pennsylvania, discusses the importance of the theatre experience and how new generations are learning to interact with and appreciate theatre in their lives and in the community. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

INSIGHT: PBS39 – Tim Fallon

Arts, Media & Culture, INSIGHT

Tim Fallon, CEO of PBS39, discusses how the public television station in Pennsylvania serves the community through educational and entertaining programming. Fallon discusses PBS39’s partnerships and growth in the last years and the important role of public media. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

INSIGHT: Meals on Wheels of Greater Lehigh Valley – Victoria Coyle

INSIGHT, Justice & Poverty

Victoria Coyle, CEO of Meals on Wheels of Greater Lehigh Valley, discusses all the work and organizing that it takes to plan, prep, cook and deliver healthy, hot meals to seniors every day, while also catering to each person’s individual dietary needs. She breaks down the importance of these deliveries beyond the nutrition aspect, as the deliveries can often be a senior’s only interaction with anyone for the day. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

INSIGHT: Lehigh Valley Health Network – Brian Nester

Health, INSIGHT

Brian Nester, President and CEO of Lehigh Valley Health Network, discusses the challenges, innovations, and everything in between when it comes to providing high quality health care to those in need. Nester discusses the importance of allocating resources to those in need. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

INSIGHT: ArtsQuest – Kassie Hilgert

Arts, Media & Culture, INSIGHT

Kassie Hilgert, President and CEO of ArtsQuest, discusses the organization’s arts and culture programs for urban revitalization and the importance of art and creativity in the economy. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

INSIGHT: Chamber of Commerce in Greater Lehigh Valley – Tony Iannelli

INSIGHT, Justice & Poverty

Tony Iannelli, CEO and President of the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Lehigh Valley, discusses how the chamber and its impact has grown exponentially over the years and how it supports all of its community through various programs. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

INSIGHT: Da Vinci Science Center – Lin Erickson

Arts, Media & Culture, Children & Families, INSIGHT

Lin Erickson, Executive Director and CEO of the Da Vinci Science Center, talks about the organization’s mission to spur the imaginations and curiosity of children through science and creation. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

INSIGHT: Minsi Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America – Rick Christ

Children & Families, INSIGHT

Rick Christ, Scout Executive and CEO of Minsi Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America, discusses the various programs that make up the scouting experience and how that experience brings boys and girls together to work toward a common purpose. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

INSIGHT: Community Action Committee of Lehigh Valley – Alan Jennings

INSIGHT, Justice & Poverty

Alan Jennings, Executive Director of Community Action Committee of Lehigh Valley, discusses the importance of the advocacy organization that works on identifying and solving problems in the community and that works to make the region a better place for all. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.