Tag: higher-education
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How Collaborative Philanthropy Expands Access in Education and the Arts
As the sun rose over downtown Orlando on August 12, I joined dozens of Central Florida changemakers at the Parikh Giving Alliance’s Change Makers Breakfast, where several nonprofit leaders gathered to celebrate their causes. Standing at the podium, I reflected on how my journey, from growing up being the “new kid” regularly (due to being…
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Education with Purpose: Why Orange County’s Talent Pipeline Begins with Belonging and Service
Earlier this month, I had the privilege of attending Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings’ 2025 State of the County address at the Orange County Convention Center. The address was a dynamic showcase of civic progress, community strength, and regional innovation. One of the most insightful segments came from Dr. Jeff Williamson, Communications Director for Orange…
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More Than a Scholarship: Why Purpose-Driven Graduate Programs Like McCall MacBain Matter
By Dr. Jessica Henlon | Educational Psychologist | Consultant | Speaker The Spotlight: McCall MacBain Scholarships Applications are now open for one of the world’s most holistic graduate scholarship programs: the McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill University in Canada. But this opportunity is more than a full-ride. It’s a blueprint for building thoughtful, ethical leaders…
Empowering communities, nonprofit organizations, and learning institutions. 