Be A Global Citizen!

Charli Kemp is the founder and executive director of the nonprofit Change The Tune. She is a curator of transformative learning experiences that empower individuals to build capacity within themselves and create positive systemic change. She utilizes education as a vehicle for activism and is driven by ending inequitable systems to create opportunities and access for underserved communities. Charli shares her journey as a bold and outspoken leader who believes in the vast potential of all learners. Check out what Charli has to say about being a global citizen! 

Sabrina Sheikh is the senior program manager at the Institute for Educational Leadership. She is committed to building inclusive systems where all young people are seen, heard, and supported to lead and thrive as they transition into adulthood. From her own upbringing as an immigrant from Somalia, Sabrina understands and has taken action to takedown the many barriers facing immigrant populations in the United States. Her framing of leadership centers on recognizing and affirming one’s lived experiences. In this episode, Sabrina shares how being a leader is about cultivating a sense of agency and purpose as a global citizen. She emphasizes the need for people to expand their identities by being open to new perspectives and opportunities. Enjoy!

Sabrina Sheikh is the senior program manager at the Institute for Educational Leadership. She is committed to building inclusive systems where all young people are seen, heard, and supported to lead and thrive as they transition into adulthood. From her own upbringing as an immigrant from Somalia, Sabrina understands and has taken action to takedown the many barriers facing immigrant populations in the United States. Her framing of leadership centers on recognizing and affirming one’s lived experiences. In this episode, Sabrina shares how being a leader is about cultivating a sense of agency and purpose as a global citizen. She emphasizes the need for people to expand their identities by being open to new perspectives and opportunities. Enjoy!

Maria Guajardo is a goal-driven and innovative global leader. She has held government roles, non profit leadership, and university deanship. The theme of leadership is evident in her multiple career pathways. What is inspiring about Maria’s work as an educator and leader is the emphasis on student agency to take action that is rooted in purpose. Maria shares about her sense of identity as a Mexican American, challenges us to consider what is our worldview, and poses the question to the listener: ‘for what purpose?’ This is a highly engaging and joyful conversation that leans into and embraces the complexity of the learning process, being a leader, and being a global citizen. Enjoy! 

Jason Lions is the regional vice president for Center for Social Dynamics. He has worked as a teacher, coordinator, principal, superintendent, and executive across public and private schools in the United States. He shares about how he was able to transform his childhood trauma into fuel for fostering young people as capable learners with a mission for society. With a deep sense of appreciation for his mother and the Buddhist community that supported him, Jason wants to contribute to the transformation of education in the United States and worldwide. Check out this wonderful conversation about humanistic education, the importance of genuine friendship within the community, and the power of life-to-life encounters that can change the world. Enjoy! 

Maria Guajardo is a goal-driven and innovative global leader. She has held government roles, non profit leadership, and university deanship. The theme of leadership is evident in her multiple career pathways. What is inspiring about Maria’s work as an educator and leader is the emphasis on student agency to take action that is rooted in purpose. Maria shares about her sense of identity as a Mexican American, challenges us to consider what is our worldview, and poses the question to the listener: ‘for what purpose?’ This is a highly engaging and joyful conversation that leans into and embraces the complexity of the learning process, being a leader, and being a global citizen. Enjoy! 

Jason Lions is the regional vice president for Center for Social Dynamics. He has worked as a teacher, coordinator, principal, superintendent, and executive across public and private schools in the United States. He shares about how he was able to transform his childhood trauma into fuel for fostering young people as capable learners with a mission for society. With a deep sense of appreciation for his mother and the Buddhist community that supported him, Jason wants to contribute to the transformation of education in the United States and worldwide. Check out this wonderful conversation about humanistic education, the importance of genuine friendship within the community, and the power of life-to-life encounters that can change the world. Enjoy! 

Generosa Sangco-Jackson is a PhD in Classics and Classical Languages from the University of Florida and a recent graduate from the masters in Education Leadership at Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is a first generation college student and speaks about her journey studying and teaching Latin. Her sense of awe and wonder about ancient mythology and civilizations is still very much intact from her middle school years. Through reading literature and poetry in Latin, she reflects on how our society has much more in common with ancient peoples than we realize. She offers up a longer timeline of history and inquisitive lens to examine which lessons from the past allow us to chart new pathways into the future. Enjoy what Generosa has to say about the study of ancient languages and the practice of global citizenship in our current times. 

Larry Meadows Jr is a recent graduate from the Education Leadership Doctorate program at Harvard Graduate School of Education. His career started in finance and accounting and later shifted to the non profit space and then once again to schools. His career pursuit has been to make an impact on young people with an emphasis on family and community engagement. Larry draws from his adolescent years growing up in the Washington DC area to inform how he approaches mentorship, leadership, and community. Our conversation looks at the importance of having a role model, building a positive identity rooted in community, and making an impact with a greater sense of responsibility and appreciation. Enjoy what Larry has to say about being a global citizen! 

Larry Meadows Jr. is a recent graduate from the Education Leadership Doctorate program at Harvard Graduate School of Education. His career started in finance and accounting and later shifted to the non profit space and then once again to schools. His career pursuit has been to make an impact on young people with an emphasis on family and community engagement. Larry draws from his adolescent years growing up in the Washington DC area to inform how he approaches mentorship, leadership, and community. Our conversation looks at the importance of having a role model, building a positive identity rooted in community, and making an impact with a greater sense of responsibility and appreciation. Enjoy what Larry has to say about being a global citizen!