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City Year Studios presents Why We Matter, a weekly podcast that brings together young leaders, public education and policy experts, thought partners, and change-makers. Why We Matter seeks to share in... more
FAQs about Why We Matter:How many episodes does Why We Matter have?The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.
August 12, 2025Ep. 56 - Ileesha White, Impact Manager, City Year Columbus, OH"Lead with knowing who you are." Our conversation today with City Year Columbus, OH Impact Manager, Ileesha White, starts with knowing who you are and staying authentic. Join us as we learn about the value of building community with your team and understanding the community you serve. Ileesha shares the power of being intentional about asking questions to help people grow and find their own answers....more33minPlay
August 05, 2025SPOTLIGHT: Rondale Smith, Student Success Coach and Service Leader in Columbus, OHJoin us for a conversation with Rondale Smith and learn about his journey to City Year and how his service time as inspired and prepared him to continue serving others....more35minPlay
July 29, 2025Ep. 55 - Joel Rose, CEO NewclassroomsJoel Rose joins us to talk the importance of meeting students and schools where they are in the education journey, and how now is the time to transform the learning experience for children and educators....more32minPlay
July 22, 2025Ep. 54 - Patrick Kielty, City Year Little Rock Alumni and current professor at the Ohio State UniversityJoin us in conversation with Patrick Kielty, City Year Little Rock alum and Professor of Business at The Ohio State University. Learn how Patrick's City Year experience impacts his research, and how the value of his year of service still shapes his career....more31minPlay
July 17, 2025SPOTLIGHT: Tiara Hale, Student Success in Columbus, OHJoin us for a conversation with Tiara Hale, a student success coach in Columbus, OH. We will trace Tiara's journey to City Year and all she has learned and the skills gained through her year of service in her home town of Columbus, OH....more20minPlay
July 08, 2025SPOTLIGHT: Jade Butler, Team Leader and Student Ambassador with City Year Philadelphia, PAJoin us for a conversation with Jade Butler as she shares her inspiring journey as a second year student success coach in Philadelphia...more27minPlay
July 01, 2025SPOTLIGHT: Clarissa Orduno, former Student Success Coach and Current Behavior Internation Specialist with Porterville Unified School DistrictJoin us for a conversation with Clarissa Orduno, a former student success coach who served with Building Community, Changing Lives in Porterville Unified School District. Clarissa shares with us her experience serving in the same schools she attended as a student, and how her experience as an AmeriCorps member has set her career up for success....more17minPlay
June 24, 2025Ep. 53 - Cultivating Individual Potential, a Conversation with Chet Hewitt, President and CEO of Sierra Health FoundationChet Hewitt joins us on Why We Matter for a powerful conversation on the power of mentorship and the limitless potential of all young people. Join us for an inspiring conversation full of hope, power, and an important call to action....more34minPlay
June 17, 2025SPOTLIGHT: Alex Saadé, City Year Boston Deloitte FellowJoin us for a special edition episode of Why We Matter featuring Alex Saadé, a City Year Boston Deloitte Fellow alum and current business analyst at Deloitte. Alex shares his unique journey to City Year with our listeners, some of his most memorable experiences of service, and the unexpected ways his service has prepared him for his career at Deloitte....more40minPlay
June 10, 2025Ep. 52 - Developing Strength, Resilience, and Soft Skills with the King's TrustKing's Trust USA's Head of Programs, Mike De Roek, joins us on Why We Matter to explore how the King's Trust is committed to empowering young people through the development of soft skills, and more. ...more42minPlay
FAQs about Why We Matter:How many episodes does Why We Matter have?The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.