Meet Our SEED20: Transcend Charlotte

Cole Monroe of Transcend Charlotte talks about his SEED20 experience. Since he only has three minutes to tell his story, we’ve given him three questions to share his reflections!  A SEED20 Highlight: While I was nervous, I really enjoyed the first night of hearing everyone’s pitch. It’s great to see how supportive we are of one another! Advice on Practicing a 3…

The Red Boot Coalition

The Red Boot Coalition Molly Barker Whether it’s race, politics, religion, or gender, there seems to be no escaping “us vs. them” rhetoric. By creating intentional conversations for people to practice honest sharing and compassionate listening, the Red Boot Coalition program equips participants with tools to more deeply engage and build trust within their communities.

Meet Our SEED20: Ultreia Society

When not teaching science at Garinger High School, Bethany Darnley runs the Ultreia Society. We caught up with Bethany to hear about her SEED20 experience. Since she only has three minutes to tell her story, we’ve given her three questions to share her reflections!  A SEED20 Highlight: A highlight of SEED20 is the wealth of knowledge and mentorship from my coaches,…

The Pollution Detectives

The Pollution Detectives Francis Koster ED. D. The Pollution Detectives are creating a locally-based, nationally-replicable program to enable citizen scientists to uncover invisible threats to fetal development and human health using emerging electronic devices, social media, and crowd-sourced geomaps. The Pollution Detectives educate potential “detectives,” arrange loaner detection equipment, and coach how to publicly present findings…

Meet Our SEED20: ZABS Place

Bentzion Groner of ZABS Place, talks about his SEED20 experience. Since he only has three minutes to tell his story, we’ve given him three questions to share his reflections!  A SEED20 Highlight: It’s been great to meet so many amazing people in the SEED20 Class of 2018 and hear about their organizations and causes. They don’t just make noise…

Queen City Robotics Alliance

Queen City Robotics Alliance Lia L Schwinghammer Queen City Robotics Alliance (QCRA) provides opportunities and space for students to participate in STEM programs. QCRA aims to reach more students, focusing on engaging underrepresented and underserved populations in STEM. By operating a robotics zone, community outreach, and hosting/supporting robotics competitions in the region, QCRA reaches over 5000…

Meet Our SEED20: Human Capital Investment

Dr. Vanessa Stuart of Human Capital Investment talks about her SEED20 experience. Since she only has three minutes to tell her story, we’ve given her three questions to share her reflections!  A SEED20 Highlight: The highlight of SEED20 has been connecting with other passionate community leaders that sincerely seek to change lives. Advice on Practicing a 3 Minute Pitch: I had…

MusicalMinds NC

MusicalMinds NC Mary Lynn Baldwin MusicalMinds is a free music program that teaches music literacy to underserved children starting with pre-K. This after-school program is designed to create social change by promoting self-esteem, teamwork, leadership, and social responsibility through playing the violin and performing in various venues throughout the greater Charlotte area.

Meet Our SEED20: Project Safe Child

Project Safe Child is a new program of Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center. We caught up with Pat’s Place Executive Director, Andrew Oliver, to hear about his SEED20 experience. Since he only has three minutes to tell his story, we’ve given him three questions to share his reflections!  An Unexpected Benefit of SEED20: I’ve been so impressed by the…

LilySarahGrace

LilySarahGrace Emily Lopez LilySarahGrace (LSG) seeks to transform public elementary schools into child-centered learning environments that meet the needs of all learners while preparing creative, 21st century, global citizens. LSG focuses on Arts-Infused, Inquiry-Based Learning as the primary vehicle for educational impact and offers both professional development and grants to educators.

Meet Our SEED20: Lorien Academy of the Arts

Michael Khoe, founder of Lorien Academy of the Arts, talks about his SEED20 experience. Since he only has three minutes to tell his story, we’ve given him three questions to share his reflections!  A Highlight of SEED20: Meeting with my coaches for a Saturday prep session prior to the first pitch night.  How SEED20 Has Shifted Your Mindset: I know that we…

KNOW Charlotte (Levine Museum of the New South)

KNOW Charlotte (Levine Museum of the New South) Brenda Tindal As we continue to use history to build community and influence Charlotte’s future, Levine Museum of the New South will launch KNOW Charlotte— historian-led enrichment and interactive experiences for executives, educators, civic leaders, and community members that place Charlotte into historical context while inspiring cross-cultural and civic…