Youngstown Publishing Company CEO Jeff Leo Herrmann speaks with Marc Malandro, vice president of operations for science at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative in Redwood City, Calif.

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative was founded in 2015 to leverage technology, community-driven solutions and collaboration to help solve some of society's toughest challenges — from eradicating disease and improving education, to addressing the needs of our local communities.

A native of Brookfield, Malandro shares how his hometown roots and mentors influence his leadership style today.

The Brain Gain Youngstown Leadership Series podcast features weekly interviews with business and community leaders who are driving change and making an impact. Through a conversational format with leaders, we’ll learn who and what inspired their success. Also, how they’re inspiring others to remove challenges and roadblocks. We’ll learn about their insights on leadership and how they’re leading the transformation of the region and its people.