Why We Matter

Why We Matter

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Why We Matter episodes

  • Ep. 15 - A Conversation with Paul Samuel Dolman

    Today we meet with internationally acclaimed author and podcaster, Paul Samuel Dolman, where we touch on the topics of public education, mentorship, purpose, and bringing love into all areas of life.

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    48 min
  • SPOTLIGHT: James Burton, City Year Boston

    Join us for another SPOTLIGHT episode featuring James Burton, a recent City Year Boston alum who served at Mather Elementary School in Dorchester, MA.

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    18 min
  • Ep. 13 - A Conversation on Civic Leadership with Mario Fedelin, Changeist

    Today we meet with Mario Fedelin, a City Year alum who is now the founder and CEO of Changeist, an organization that brings together 11-26 year olds on Saturdays to build community and create a dialogue focused on civic duty and addressing local and national challenges.

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    33 min
  • SPOTLIGHT: Rayna Hayward, Healthy Choices Americorps

    Join us for another SPOTLIGHT episode featuring Rayna Hayward, a student success coach serving with Healthy Choices AmeriCorps in San Francisco.

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    18 min
  • Ep. 12 - The Power of Community with Dr. Sandra Cano, City Year Los Angeles

    On today's episode of Why We Matter, we welcome Dr. Sandra Cano, Senior Vice President and Executive Director of City Year Los Angeles. Dr. Cano shares with us her powerful story and sheds some light on the impact of City Year LA on Los Angeles.

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    30 min
  • Ep. 8 - Learning & Leading with Symia Stigler, City Year

    Today we welcome Symia Stigler, Vice President of Learner & Leader Program Design at City Year Headquarters to the podcast. Together, we continue the dive into the importance of strong relationships with our Student Success Coaches and students.

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    15 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.