Why We Matter

Join us on Why We Matter for an inspiring conversation with Pablo Muñoz, Managing Director of Muñoz & Company Educational Consultants. Pablo joins us as an expert in education leadership, having served as a teacher or administrator for over 30 years, and a superintendent for 16 years. Listen to learn more about Pablo's inspiring story and his extensive leadership experience. To learn more about Pablo's work, you can purchase his book The Leader's Algorithm: https://www.themunozcompany.com/the-leaders-algorithm or tune in to his podcast, Latino Leaders: https://latinoleaders.buzzsprout.com/share

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Today's spotlight episode features Sam Schraver, City Year Boston '23 and Care Force '24, currently serving as a Care Force Project Leader. Follow Sam's journey to City Year, his experience serving with Care Force, and his exciting plans for a future in education.

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Today we are joined by Principal and Co-Founder of Merchant McIntyre Associates, the leading federal government relations agency serving exclusively nonprofit institutions and organizations. Today's conversation discusses Mark's new book, "The Power of With." "The Power of With" is a #1 National Bestseller. The book is a concise and entertaining manual to help entrepreneurs and business executives sign new clients, serve clients, and lead people.

You may purchase The Power of With and the ebook version at www.markmcintyrebooks.com.

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Today we meet Shajena Cartagena, Assistant Principal of Literacy at DC Public Schools. Shajena touches on her experience as a City Year corps member in Washington, DC, where she continued her career. Tune in to learn more about her experience finding purpose, passion, and joy.

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This episode was recorded on December 17, 2024. Today we are joined by Sonali Nijhawan, Director of AmeriCorps State and National for an inspiring conversation covering her service and leadership journey. Sonali touches on her personal experience serving with City Year and her subsequent career in education and national service. Tune in for an energizing episode full of hope and inspiration.

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Join us for a conversation with Kate Cochran, Managing Director of the National Partnership of Student Success Hub. Tune in to learn more about the important work of the NPSS, and the critical impact student success coaches add to schools and communities across the country. Together, we dive into the impact of this work on both local communities and young people in service positions.

To learn more about the NPSS, you can visit their website: https://www.partnershipstudentsuccess.org/

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Join us for a conversation with City Year Columbus alum, Dr. Jena Pugh. Dr. Jena shares with our listeners her journey to City Year, the skills she developed through service, and how her unexpected "gap year" led to graduate school and a successful career in higher education. To learn about Dr. Jena's work as a graduate school strategist, please visit her website: https://www.drjenapugh.com/.

To learn how she helps AmeriCorps alums and current Corps Members go back to graduate school, follow this link: https://www.drjenapugh.com/americorps.

To register for her December 17 workshop on writing personal statements for graduate school, follow this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrf-mhrTgvGNTtinbw4qEbITOmq2VZkZ-2#/registration

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Today we meet with Eric Chapman, Principal of O.W Erlewine Elementary School to discuss his decades of leadership in Sacramento public schools. Eric dives into the benefit of whole child education and development.

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Join us for a conversation with Jenn Hoos Rothberg, Executive Director of Einhorn Collaborative. Together, we discuss Jenn's nearly two decades of leading the foundation and her personal and professional experiences that have deepened her understanding of the power of human connection, service, and their transformative legacy.

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Today we are joined by Gage Barringer, a second year AmeriCorps member serving with City Year Greater Boston. Gage shares with us their journey to City Year, and some of his lessons learned, memorable moments, and inspiring reflections from his service experience. Tune in for a moving episode.

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