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Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
In this premiere episode of Empower Hour, host Carina Martin sits down with Lisandra Gonzales, CEO of Cradle to Career Colorado, to explore how collective action can transform communities and create lasting social change.
Key moments:
- 0:00 Introduction & Welcome
- 5:15 Understanding Collective Action
- 12:30 The Seven Critical Milestones
- 18:45 Youth Voice & Civic Influencers
- 25:30 Direct Services vs. Systems Change
- 32:15 Data-Driven Decision Making
- 38:40 Building Business Partnerships
- 45:20 Lessons Learned & Success Stories
- 52:30 Future of Collective Impact
Discover:
- How the Strive Together framework aligns community efforts
- Why data measurement is crucial for systemic change
- Real success stories of community transformation
- Strategies for engaging business partners
- The role of youth voices in creating change
- How to overcome common collaboration challenges
Whether you're a nonprofit leader, educator, or community advocate, this episode provides practical insights into creating meaningful change through collective action. Learn how communities can work together to ensure every young person has the opportunity to thrive from cradle to career.
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