The Way Forward Leader Lunch Breaks take place every Wednesday at noon. Visit our calendar to see upcoming sessions.
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EMBRACING DIVERSITY ACROSS GENERATIONS AND RACE
Justin Bibb (CC 2007, LookUp 2004), Chief Strategy Officer | Founder, Urbanova | Cleveland Can’t Wait
Justin discussed a wide-range of topics all focused on what it will take for our city and our region to truly make progress and become all that it can be.
Recorded 10/21/2020
THE ONGOING EFFECTS OF THE PANDEMIC ON THE ARTS
Jill Paulsen (LC 2017), Executive Director, Cuyahoga Arts & Culture
Jill discussed the impact of the pandemic on the local arts and culture sector, from grass roots initiatives to the largest cultural institutions. She shared some of the downstream effects including job losses and the consequences on our regional economy, as well as how some organizations have taken the opportunity to innovate.
Recorded 10/14/2020
FRESHLY ROOTED: A WHOLISTIC, COMMUNITY-CENTERED APPROACH TO HEALTH
Alysha Ellis (OBC 2019), Co-Founder, Freshly Rooted
Alysha shared how Freshly Rooted is addressing community healthy through education, community engagement, and strategic partnerships. She also discussed how they’ve had to pivot and adapt because of the pandemic and what’s on the horizon.
Recorded 10/07/2020
SURVIVING COVID THROUGH EVOLUTION AT EDWINS
Brandon Chrostowski, Founder & CEO, EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute
Brandon shared the story of how the immediate pivot they made at EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute when the pandemic hit allowed them to not only survive but to thrive. He shared how innovation needs to be ingrained in the culture for this to be possible, what they did and continue to do to keep workers and customers safe, and how it all comes down to remembering your core and who you are working for. He also announced his plan to open a second restaurant in November
Recorded 09/30/2020
VOTING IN 2020: ADVOCACY, ENGAGEMENT, AND EQUITY
Erika Anthony (CBB 2014, CLI 2010), Co-Founder, Cleveland VOTES
Erika talked about the options and changes for voting this November, voter registration and engagement advocacy efforts, making a voter plan, and how the pandemic is affecting the voting process.
Recorded 09/24/2020
VERIZON: A CORPORATE RESPONSE TO TODAY
Jessica Cohen, State Government Affairs, Verizon Communications
Jessica shared the work Verizon has done in response to the pandemic, including their heavy involvement in education and remote learning, and their work in the racial justice arena.
Recorded 09/16/2020