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CMSD: THE PANDEMIC’S EFFECTS PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE
Eric Gordon (LC 2013), Chief Executive Officer, Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Eric shared how the Cleveland Metropolitan School District worked to ensure all children received an education during the shut down, their focus on racial justice within the schools, how they’ve worked with families and children over the summer, and what they are doing to prepare for the upcoming school year.
Recorded 07/22/2020
COVID-19 AND CLEVELAND’S CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS
Kirsten Ellenbogen (LC 2014), President & CEO, Great Lakes Science Center
Greg Harris (LC 2010), President & CEO, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum
Kirsten and Greg talked about how they prepared their institutions for the shut-down, how the local cultural organizations worked together, how they innovated to continue to serve the community, and what they see for the near-term future.
Recorded 07/21/2020
THE U.S. COAST GUARD IN CLE
Rear Admiral Donna Cottrell, Commander, Ninth District, U.S. Coast Guard
Rear Admiral Cottrell shared what the Coast Guard does on the Great Lakes, some of the challenges they are facing right now.
Recorded 07/20/2020
THE PANDEMIC AND THE ARTS
Kevin Moore (LC 2009), Managing Director, Cleveland Play House
Kevin talked about how the pandemic has affected the organization and the considerations and scenarios for reopening.
Recorded 07/16/2020
COVERING COMMUNITY ISSUES
Elizabeth McIntyre (LC 2006), Publisher & Editor, Crain’s Cleveland Business
Elizabeth talked about Crain’s Cleveland Business’ approach to covering tough, emotionally-charged topics and how they are working to better reflect the community.
Recorded 07/15/2020
EMPOWERING URBAN YOUTH
Jowan Smith (Accelerate 2020 Winner and 2017 Finalist), Chief Executive Officer, 1,000 Ties + Post-Secondary Education Consultant and Motivational Speaker
Jowan discussed how Getting Our Babies to College and 1,000 Ties came to life, how she’s helping empower urban youth by teaching etiquette and communication skills, mentoring, and college and career preparation. She also talked about her upcoming book and her plans for the future.
Recorded 07/14/2020