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ACCELERATE 2021 FINALISTS: WHAT’S NEXT
- Sara Kidner: Read Like Me Watch now>
- Antwoine Washington + Michael Russell, MOCHA Gallery Watch now>
- Abigail Poeske + Rachel Hosler, An Ecosystem of Innovators Watch now>
- Laylah Allen + Ashley Welch, Project Coping Box Watch now>
- Michelle Park, Project DeLight: Dark Night, Stars Bright Watch now>
- Lisa Rose-Rodriguez, Planting Stems of Peace Watch now>
The winners talk about their Accelerate experience, what their next steps are, and what success looks like for their projects. They each also shared words of advice for others with ideas and passion projects.
Recorded 03/03/2021
WHY STEMMING THE EXODUS OF WOMEN FROM THE WORKFORCE IS AN ECONOMIC & SOCIAL IMPERATIVE
Denise Reading (LC 2003), CEO, GetWorkerFIT and LDR Worldwide
Denise illustrated the myriad ways in which the pandemic has driven women from the workplace, what this means for organizations and our society, as well as ways to help stem the exodus and reintegrate women back into the workforce.
Recorded 02/24/2021
ACCELERATE SUCCESS SHOWCASE
Karson Baldwin, Accelerate 2019 Winner: Onè Respè,
Matt Fieldman (CBB 2012), Accelerate 2015 Winner: Cleveland Codes,
Jowan Smith, Accelerate 2020 Winner: 1,000 Ties & Accelerate 2017 Finalist: Getting Our Babies to College 101,
Matt, Karson, and Jowan shared how their Accelerate pitches have taken flight and are changing lives, the challenges they’ve faced, and how people can help advance their work.
Recorded 02/17/2021
WOMEN IN STEM
Jane Christyson, CEO, Girl Scouts of North East Ohio
Jane shared how the Girl Scouts are focused on building leadership and cultivating a strong interest in STEM for girls. She shared the newest initiatives and what’s next for the Girl Scouts of North East Ohio.
Recorded 02/10/2021
THE PANDEMIC AND THE ECONOMY
Guhan Venkatu (LC 2020, CBB 2005), Group Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Guhan shared data and trends that illustrates how the pandemic has affected our economy and how we are recovering.
Recorded 02/03/2021
CREATING YOUR WINTER SELF-CARE PLAN
Kristi Horner, Founder and Executive Director, Courage to Caregivers
Jenny Woodworth, Program Coordinate and Support Group Leader, Courage to Caregivers
Kristi and Jenny shared what self-care is, why it’s important, and tips to practice it over the next few months as we weather the remainder of the Northeast Ohio winter and the pandemic.
Recorded 01/29/2021