This week I speak with members of the Connect-In-Place leadership team. Connect-In-Place is an organization which was founded last summer by two Berkeley students in the throes of the pandemic by two Essentially, Connect-In-Place is a virtual platform where students can take small, interactive classes taught by college students, creating a space where they can connect with peers and receive mentorship while engaging in distance learning. Class topics range across the board, from core academic subjects to extra curricular classes like Bollywood dance and photography. They’ve also dedicated themselves to raising money to provide laptops to students with financial need. Overall, their mission is to provide quality education, community, and mentorship to bridge the opportunity gaps of online learning. Listen to learn more about how Connect-In-Place started, the populations it serves, and the motivation behind their core mission.