Why We Matter

Why We Matter

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Why We Matter episodes

  • SPOTLIGHT: Tramelle D. Jones, City Year San Antonio AmeriCorps and Staff Alum

    Join us for a conversation with Tramelle D, Jones - career coach speaker, facilitator, motivator, idea machine, and more. Tramelle joined City Year San Antonio for two service years, and later joined staff. Tramelle dives deep into her passion for working with young people, and the ways in which City Year helped shape her career.

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    25 min
  • Ep. 51 - Exploring our Shadows & Diving into Servant Leadership with Dr. Max Klau

    Dr. Max Klau, City Year staff alum and renowned speaker, author, consultant, and coach joins us for a conversation on the intricacies of servant leadership. From his journey as a volunteer, his research at City Year, and his work now as an author, Dr. Klau dives into the idea of shadows and light in the development of servant leaders. You can learn more about Dr. Klau and his upcoming book: Developing Servant Leadership at Scale which will be available in August, 2025 by visiting his website: https://www.maxklau.com/books 

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    27 min
  • Ep. 50 - Scale & Impact on the Global Stage, a Conversation with Johan Uvin, Donahue Institute at UMASS Amherst

    Johan Uvin, Executive Director of the Donahue Institute at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, joins us for a conversation on the importance of cultivating and growing our young people, their skills, and providing opportunities for success.

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    49 min
  • SPOTLIGHT : Allison Cunningham, Senior Corps Service Leader with City Year Columbus

    Join us for a Spotlight episode featuring Allison Cunningham, Senior Corps Leader with City Year Columbus. Allison shares with us her experience as a first year corps member to her time as a senior service leader. She also fills us in on her future youth services librarianship plans that City Year has inspired her to pursue.

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    23 min
  • Ep. 49 - Service in New York State: a conversation with State Senator Nathalia Fernandez, Assemblymember Karines Reyes, and Assemblymember Jonathan Rivera

    Join us for a special edition episode of Why We Matter, featuring three members of the New York State Legislature for a conversation on the state of service in New York, the SOMOS conference, empowering the Latino community in New York, and more.

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    34 min
  • Ep. 48 - Developing a Leadership Mindset with Francesca Schuler, CEO of the Nantucket Project

    Join us on Why We Matter as we meet with Francesca Schuler, the CEO of the Nantucket Project. Francesca shares with our listeners her leadership journey, the importance of storytelling and elevating impact, and the critical role a service mindset plays in achieving success.

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    39 min
  • Ep. 47 - Student Success Coaching in New York State, with Gio Barcenes, City Year New York

    Giovanni Barcenes, Senior Director of External and Government Relations at City Year New York joins us today on Why We Matter for an episode full of joy, hope, and ideas for the future. Tune in to learn more about the student success coach landscape in New York City and state, the power of storytelling, the SOMOS conference, and the future of career pathways for City Year New York alums. 

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    36 min
  • Ep. 47 - Student Success Coaching in New York State, with Gio Barcenes, City Year New York

    Giovanni Barcenes, Senior Director of External and Government Relations at City Year New York joins us today on Why We Matter for an episode full of joy, hope, and ideas for the future. Tune in to learn more about the student success coach landscape in New York City and state, the power of storytelling, the SOMOS conference, and the future of career pathways for City Year New York alums. 

    36 min
  • Ep. 46 - Exploring The Future of Student Success Coaches Supporting Students' Mental Health

    John Albright, Senior Vice President and Executive Director of City Year Denver, joins us today on Why We Matter to discuss his aspirations of growing mental health support for students across Colorado in tandem with City Year's student success coaches. Tune in to learn more about John, his path to City Year, and his plans for the future.

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    39 min

About Why We Matter

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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 insights and discuss the limitless power of our youth, the importance of strong mentorship and developmental relationships, and more.These conversations will stir suggestions and offer solutions for helping our youth learn, grow, and thrive, in school and beyond.