At the heart of STEM Advantage‘s mission lies a powerful commitment to mentor, prepare, and inspire ethnic minorities, females, and first-generation students to pursue careers in STEM fields. This cause serves as a beacon of hope for countless individuals striving to break barriers and achieve their dreams. However, like many nonprofits, STEM Advantage faces challenges …
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Teresa Pelletier’s journey has been marked by a deep-rooted commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of people and communities. Starting her career as a local reporter, Teresa developed a passion for community engagement in print media before moving into community relations and education. This experience laid the foundation for her work at Fidelity Investments as vice president of …
Financial literacy is often overlooked in mainstream education, yet it is a vital skill that can significantly influence an individual’s lifelong outcomes. That is why Twyla Prindle introduces financial education to children as young as seven in her innovative and transformative financial literacy programs. Twyla is the CEO and founder of Us & Our Children …
At NVIDIA, giving back is a big part of the company’s culture. Through their Inspire 365 initiative, NVIDIA empowers employees like Jason Black to turn their passion for giving back into action. Jason, a robotics content marketing lead, is a huge advocate for volunteering and a community engagement champion. For the past three years, NVIDIA …
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At the heart of YWCA Metropolitan Chicago‘s mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and advocate for peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Sharonda Glover, an integral figure in the organization’s marketing endeavors, amplifies this mission through storytelling, community engagement, events, and brand management. In her role as the VP of marketing and communications …
As the Founder and Executive Director of Girls Like Me Project, La’Keisha Gray-Sewell is committed to empowering African American girls. Her mission is to help them critically examine social, cultural, and political ideologies in media, including negative stereotypes. Her organization equips them with the tools and strategies to become influential, independent digital storytellers who transform their communities and …
Access to higher education can sometimes feel like a distant dream for underserved high school students, but Andrew H. Ragland, CEO and Founder of 5 Strong Scholarship Foundation, is changing that narrative. We met Andrew through a collaborative skills-based volunteering initiative with Unum Group, a leading workplace benefits and services provider. The skilled volunteering event was …
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Meet Aka Denjongpa, a seasoned leader committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, combined with a remarkable talent for problem-solving and fostering collaboration. Currently serving as the Director of Community Engagement and partnerships at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts,…
Throughout her career spanning the public and non-profit sectors, Sherri has emerged as a beacon of innovation and leadership, adept at spearheading transformative initiatives.
