In this episode of Leveling the Playing Field, host Stephanie Gambone welcomes Tiffany Haydt from the Monell Chemical Senses Center to explore the vital role STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) experiences play in shaping young minds. Together, they discuss how exposing youth to STEM careers can ignite their passion and prepare them to become the scientists, tech pioneers, engineers, and problem-solvers of tomorrow.

On today's episode of Leveling the Playing Field, host Stephanie Gambone welcomes Holly Garner, the Head of Workforce at JA USA. 

They delve into JA's workforce development strategy, explore the essential skills young people need to become future-ready, and discuss innovative approaches in the field.

Today on Leveling the Playing Field, host Stephanie Gambone is joined by Dr. Xavier Brown, Assistant Principal at Franklin Learning Center. They discuss the importance of financial education and career readiness from an educator’s perspective . They lean into why power skills, including financial acumen, teamwork, and communication, are a critical component of a young person’s ability to become future ready. Dr. Brown is an educator ,entrepreneur ,advocate, disruptor, and a friend of JA.

Today on Leveling the Playing Field, host Stephanie Gambone is joined by Dr. Erica Patterson. Dr. Patterson has a knack for making meaningful connections and an insatiable appetite for helping others maximize their fullest potential.

They discuss the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging when leading organizations focused on supporting young people.

Today on Leveling the Playing Field, host Stephanie Gambone is joined by Roger Lee, award winning artist and entrepreneur. . They discussed the power of entrepreneurship education for young people, as well as tips for embracing an entrepreneurial mindset.

Today on Leveling the Playing Field, host Stephanie Gambone is joined by Debbie O’Brien, Market Executive at Bank of America. They discuss ESG, volunteerism and corporate/non profit partnerships.

Junior Achievement is where dreams take flight, and we're on a mission to inspire, empower, and shape the leaders of tomorrow. We believe in the extraordinary potential of every young mind and their dreams.

This Spring, JA is on a mission to empower 5,000+ students in the Greater Philadelphia Area with the support of classroom volunteers. This initiative includes serving 3,000+ middle and high school students within the School District of Philadelphia! Help us accomplish this large-scale impact and sign up to volunteer today!

For more information about how you can support Junior Achievement of Southeastern PA, visit southeasternpa.ja.org/.