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City Year Studios presents Why We Matter, a weekly podcast that brings together young leaders, public education and policy experts, thought partners, and change-makers. Why We Matter seeks to share insights and discuss the limitless power of our youth, the importance of strong mentorship and developmental relationships, and more.These conversations will stir suggestions and offer solutions for helping our youth learn, grow, and thrive, in school and beyond. Tune in to our Spotlight Series, where you will hear from the young adults who have served as student success coaches across the country with City Year or with partner organizations. Join hosts Jonathan Raymond and Emily Sullivan each week for new episodes, recorded live at City Year Headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Ep. 56 - Ileesha White, Impact Manager, City Year Columbus, OH

2025/08/12

"Lead with knowing who you are." Our conversation today with City Year Columbus, OH Impact Manager, Ileesha White, starts with knowing who you are and staying authentic. Join us as we learn about the value of building community with your team and understanding the community you serve. Ileesha shares the power of being intentional about asking questions to help people grow and find their own answers.

SPOTLIGHT: Rondale Smith, Student Success Coach and Service Leader in Columbus, OH

2025/08/05

Join us for a conversation with Rondale Smith and learn about his journey to City Year and how his service time as inspired and prepared him to continue serving others.

Ep. 55 - Joel Rose, CEO Newclassrooms

2025/07/29

Joel Rose joins us to talk the importance of meeting students and schools where they are in the education journey, and how now is the time to transform the learning experience for children and educators.

Ep. 54 - Patrick Kielty, City Year Little Rock Alumni and current professor at the Ohio State University

2025/07/22

Join us in conversation with Patrick Kielty, City Year Little Rock alum and Professor of Business at The Ohio State University. Learn how Patrick's City Year experience impacts his research, and how the value of his year of service still shapes his career.

SPOTLIGHT: Tiara Hale, Student Success in Columbus, OH

2025/07/17

Join us for a conversation with Tiara Hale, a student success coach in Columbus, OH. We will trace Tiara's journey to City Year and all she has learned and the skills gained through her year of service in her home town of Columbus, OH.

SPOTLIGHT: Jade Butler, Team Leader and Student Ambassador with City Year Philadelphia, PA

2025/07/08

Join us for a conversation with Jade Butler as she shares her inspiring journey as a second year student success coach in Philadelphia

SPOTLIGHT: Clarissa Orduno, former Student Success Coach and Current Behavior Internation Specialist with Porterville Unified School District

2025/07/01

Join us for a conversation with Clarissa Orduno, a former student success coach who served with Building Community, Changing Lives in Porterville Unified School District. Clarissa shares with us her experience serving in the same schools she attended as a student, and how her experience as an AmeriCorps member has set her career up for success.

Ep. 53 - Cultivating Individual Potential, a Conversation with Chet Hewitt, President and CEO of Sierra Health Foundation

2025/06/24

Chet Hewitt joins us on Why We Matter for a powerful conversation on the power of mentorship and the limitless potential of all young people. Join us for an inspiring conversation full of hope, power, and an important call to action.

SPOTLIGHT: Alex Saadé, City Year Boston Deloitte Fellow

2025/06/17

Join us for a special edition episode of Why We Matter featuring Alex Saadé, a City Year Boston Deloitte Fellow alum and current business analyst at Deloitte. Alex shares his unique journey to City Year with our listeners, some of his most memorable experiences of service, and the unexpected ways his service has prepared him for his career at Deloitte.

Ep. 52 - Developing Strength, Resilience, and Soft Skills with the King's Trust

2025/06/10

King's Trust USA's Head of Programs, Mike De Roek, joins us on Why We Matter to explore how the King's Trust is committed to empowering young people through the development of soft skills, and more.

SPOTLIGHT: Tramelle D. Jones, City Year San Antonio AmeriCorps and Staff Alum

2025/06/03

Join us for a conversation with Tramelle D, Jones - career coach speaker, facilitator, motivator, idea machine, and more. Tramelle joined City Year San Antonio for two service years, and later joined staff. Tramelle dives deep into her passion for working with young people, and the ways in which City Year helped shape her career.

Ep. 51 - Exploring our Shadows & Diving into Servant Leadership with Dr. Max Klau

2025/05/27

Dr. Max Klau, City Year staff alum and renowned speaker, author, consultant, and coach joins us for a conversation on the intricacies of servant leadership. From his journey as a volunteer, his research at City Year, and his work now as an author, Dr. Klau dives into the idea of shadows and light in the development of servant leaders. You can learn more about Dr. Klau and his upcoming book: Developing Servant Leadership at Scale which will be available in August, 2025 by visiting his website: https://www.maxklau.com/books

Ep. 50 - Scale & Impact on the Global Stage, a Conversation with Johan Uvin, Donahue Institute at UMASS Amherst

2025/05/20

Johan Uvin, Executive Director of the Donahue Institute at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, joins us for a conversation on the importance of cultivating and growing our young people, their skills, and providing opportunities for success.

SPOTLIGHT : Allison Cunningham, Senior Corps Service Leader with City Year Columbus

2025/05/13

Join us for a Spotlight episode featuring Allison Cunningham, Senior Corps Leader with City Year Columbus. Allison shares with us her experience as a first year corps member to her time as a senior service leader. She also fills us in on her future youth services librarianship plans that City Year has inspired her to pursue.

Ep. 49 - Service in New York State: a conversation with State Senator Nathalia Fernandez, Assemblymember Karines Reyes, and Assemblymember Jonathan Rivera

2025/05/06

Join us for a special edition episode of Why We Matter, featuring three members of the New York State Legislature for a conversation on the state of service in New York, the SOMOS conference, empowering the Latino community in New York, and more.