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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
Amanda Zullo, founder of Pop Up Produce, 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 Highlight of SEED20: The camaraderie and support! From the high fives and encouragement from our coaches, to the “I’m not alone in this” reassuring feeling of being a…
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…
We caught up with Mark Williams, founder of Shakespeare in a Chair to hear more about his SEED20 experience. Since he has three minutes to tell his story, we’ve given him three questions to share his reflections! 3 Words to Describe Shakespeare in a Chair: Collaborative. Emerging. Innovative. Impact of SEED20 Coaching: Everyone involved with SEED20 is sincere about…
Hip Hop Orchestrated Kia Octavia Moore Hip Hop Orchestrated is transforming people’s love for music into social capital to tackle the issue of upward mobility. This program blends Hip Hop and Orchestral music to connect people from various classes, races, ages and genders. A common love for music can transform into a genuine friendship.
