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Someone who effects positive change on the world around them — The staff and volunteers at the partner agencies who work directly with the families we serve. They work day in and day out to ensure that the families are cared for, listened to, cheer them on when new opportunities arise, and provide avenues for success in…
Think of solutions to globally important problems. It’s far more valuable to fail in attempting something meaningful than to be successful at developing a marginal improvement. As part of my series about companies who are helping to battle climate change, I had the pleasure of interviewing Federico Trucco. Federico Trucco is an award-winning scientific entrepreneur…
It all starts with a dream, which is fueled by an unwavering passion and an insight into the unique solution you’re offering. (Even if the world doesn’t know they need what you have created, they will once you introduce it!) #embracedisruption! As a part of my series about “Lessons From Inspirational Women Leaders in Tech”,…
Ask questions: Don’t be afraid to ask questions; no one will judge you, and people are generally happy to help someone. Asking questions at YWIB meetings helped me feel less confused and more confident about upcoming events. As part of my series about young people who are making an important social impact”, I had the pleasure…
Don’t hesitate to ask questions. Organizing the Girls Ask event with Young Women in Bio last year, in which students ask their questions to professionals in STEM, was one of my first times organizing an event. It was confusing sometimes but asking for clarifications and communicating with the other side made things so much easier. As…
Lean on others when you feel tired. As I was young, my mom was always be strong and independent. She never rely on anyone. But as I grew up, I saw a different side of her. She had a pain inside her and never share to anyone. At that movement, I realized that it’s okay…
Support for culturally responsive teaching and inclusive learning environments. Children need to feel safe and a sense of belonging in their school communities, and to do that we need to invest in cultural competence training for educators and leverage children’s unique backgrounds and abilities for better engagement and motivation for learning. As a part of…
Kids feel free to explore when they feel safe. Safe from physical harm. Safe from harsh criticism. Safe from bullies. If we want kids to follow their muses and curiously explore the world, they need to know they dwell in safety. If a school cannot guarantee a child’s safety, it will never produce a lifelong learner.…
Learn to be comfortable with uncertainty. It is alright to not know the answer or know what will happen next. Much of the stress we experience comes from worrying about things that haven’t happened yet, and the life of an entrepreneur is filled with enough uncertainty that it will harm you if you can’t let…
