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In this episode of our Building Trust Series, we talk with Scott Black, Executive Director of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. The Xerces Society works to protect the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. Learn more about this organization in our full report here, https://bit.ly/3Aivjy2
Nov 15, 2022
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This episode is part of our special series "Made by the Bay" sponsored by the Tipping Point Community to feature the work of amazing people in the Bay Area, working for the betterment of their community. This week, our guest is Manu Meel, the CEO of BridgeUSA, a youth-led nonprofit organization that creates spaces on high school and college campuses for open discussion between students about political issues. Listen now to hear his story!
Nov 08, 2022
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This episode is part of our special series "Made by the Bay" sponsored by the Tipping Point Community to feature the work of amazing people in the Bay Area, working for the betterment of their community. This week's guest is LaSaunda Tate, Chief Operating Officer, Homeward Bound of Marin. Listen now to learn more about her inspiring journey!
Nov 03, 2022
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In this week's episode, our guest is Martin “Marty” Rodgers, Accenture's market unit lead for the US South and the office managing director for the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. Marty is an outspoken advocate of social responsibility and is committed to inclusion and diversity. Learn more about his inspiring journey here!
Oct 26, 2022
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In this week's episode, our host and the President & CEO of BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Art Taylor, shares his thoughts on DEIA and how the nonprofit sector can lead the nation in addressing some of the challenges with implementing DEIA.
Oct 20, 2022
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In this week's episode, our guest is Amit Kumar who is currently an Asst. Professor of Marketing and Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. We discuss his research into the scientific study of happiness and the impact of random acts of kindness.
Oct 12, 2022