Join Verizon’s Adriana Dawson for the first installment of her Hispanic Heritage Month partnership chat series with Elliot Rivera, Executive Director of Youth in Action. Throughout the month, Adriana will be celebrating the amazing achivements of Latinx individuals who serve as an inspiration to her. In his role as Executive Director, Elliot cultivates comprehensive development opportunities for youth in Providence. From overseeing programs developing leadership skills to fostering youth engagement with community initiatives, Elliot is building the next generation of leaders in Rhode Island and beyond. Watch the video to learn more!
Community Partnership Chat
Community Partnership Chat: Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, join Verizon’s Jesús Román for a discussion with Board Chair of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF), Irma Rodriguez Moisa. Irma discussed how Verizon has supported MALDEF, which serves as the Latino legal voice for Civil Rights in America. Watch the video to learn more!
Community Partnership Chat: youthSpark
Join Verizon’s Michelle Arrington for a discussion with Jennifer Swain, Executive Director of youthSpark. The two discussed how youthSpark’s innovative programs provide cutting edge services, education, and advocacy to combat youth trafficking, exploitation, and abuse. Specifically, they discussed how youthSpark has been able to transition their mission to not only understand the gaps and needs of youth who have been exploited, but also how to create a world where we hold adults accountable while preventing other children from abuse.
LEADForward Community Partnership Chat: Network2Work
Join Verizon’s Tom Walls for a conversation with Ridge Schuyler, Dean of Piedmont Virginia Community College’s Community Self-Sufficiency Programs. Tom and Ridge sat down to discuss Network2Work, a comprehensive job-matching network equipping job seekers with the skills and resources they need to become quality employees. Watch more to learn how 85% of the job seekers in Network2Work’s program have found jobs after completing the program!
LEADForward Community Partnership Chat: Hopeworks
Join Verizon’s Jennifer Young as she chats with Dan Rhoton, Executive Director of Hopeworks Camden. Hopeworks is a leading community-based organization with a proven track record of fostering long term professional success for the residents and diverse communities it serves. Jennifer and Dan spoke about how the organization leverages skill development and real world job experience to foster a brighter future for program participants. Watch the video to learn more!
LEADForward Community Partnership: STARBASE Victory
Join Verizon’s Matt Ogburn as he chats with Bill Hayden–also known as “T Ball”–Executive Director of STARBASE Victory. STARBASE is a non-profit offering every fourth, fifth, and sixth grader in Portsmouth the opportunity to engage in STEM opportunities. The two discussed the importance of fostering a love of STEM from a young age to equip future leaders with crucial technological skills.
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Community Partnership Chat: Latinas First Foundation
In this installment of Community Partnership Chats, Verizon’s Josh Miller sat down with Dr. Judi Díaz Bonacquisti, Executive Director of Latinas First Foundation, to discuss the incredible work her organization has done in fostering success for Colorado Latinas. By developing strong connections in the community and providing inspiration and support throughout every step of Colorado Latinas’ educational journeys, Latinas First provides the resources and support to allow each individual reach their highest potential. Watch the video to learn more!
Community Partnership Chat: Imanyco
Verizon’s Merdochey LaFrance sat down with Saïda Florexil, founder of Imanyco, a company that created a real-time transcription technology called Comunify that assists deaf and hard-of-hearing people during in-person group conversations. Their conversation touches on Imanyco’s participation in Verizon’s Forward for Good Accelerator which accelerates emerging solutions using 5G, MEC, Big Data, AI, & XR; Imanyco’s work to support the deaf and hard of hearing community; and their work going forward.
Community Partnership Chat: Rhode Island Pride
Join Verizon’s Adriana Dawson as she celebrates Pride Month with local RI Business Owner and representative of Rhode Island Pride Anthony Santurri. The two discussed the role RI Pride plays in bringing together the greater LGBTQIA+ community to commemorate the community’s diverse heritage, foster inclusion, educate and create awareness of issues, and celebrate achievements in equality. Watch the video to learn more!
LEADForward Community Partnership Chat: The Arc of Prince George’s County
Join Verizon’s Candice Austin as she chats with Rob Malone, Executive Director at The Arc of Prince George’s County. They discussed how The Arc of Prince George’s County has been a leader in providing comprehensive support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. They further discussed how the organization was able to leverage technology and pivot to virtual programming during COVID. Watch to learn more about this incredible organization!
