As we close out Season 9 of “In Our Tribe,” we’re filled with gratitude for the powerful voices that shaped this season — from community partners and youth developers to musicians, bankers, youth leaders, educators, nonprofit and foundation funders, business owners in the entertainment industry, Latinx leaders, and advocates working in youth delinquency prevention. This season highlighted […]
Episode 90 features Chaez Boswell, owner and operator of The Rink Studios, in a conversation grounded in gratitude, purpose, and people-centered leadership. With an extensive background in youth development, Chaez brings a human-first lens to the entertainment and concert events industry—an industry not often known for prioritizing internal growth. He shares how he takes a non-traditional approach to developing […]
Episode 89 features Ashanti Branch—Founder and Executive Director of Ever Forward Club—in a conversation centered on healing, connection, and youth mental health. Now a nationally recognized leader, Ashanti is the creator of the award-winning #MillionMaskMovement, engaging over 75,000 participants worldwide to help young people explore and express their emotions. A 2023 U.S. Surgeon General’s Medallion […]
Episode 88 features Dr. Tina Torres, Creciente Fellow and Director of the K–16 Collaborative at Sacramento State, in a conversation rooted in truth, growth, and transformation. A high school dropout and teenage mom, Dr. Torres didn’t begin her college journey until she was 30. She came up in difficult environments, often without steady support and in spaces […]
Join us for a powerful conversation with Juan Novello, a nationally recognized Latinx leader, Vice President of the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, among other leadership roles, and a proud Senior Fellow of the Creciente Latinx Leadership Program by YDN. Juan shares his journey, from his childhood and immigration to the U.S. to navigating life […]
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Misty Avila, Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of the James B. McClatchy Foundation, whose work is bringing “sunshine” to California’s Central Valley. ☀️ With over 15 years supporting nonprofits, Misty shares her journey from community organizing to funding initiatives that strengthen local journalism, multilingual education, and nonprofit leadership. […]
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Rudy Corpuz Jr., founder of United Playaz, a violence-prevention and youth leadership organization serving San Francisco’s SoMa community. Since 1994, United Playaz has supported the city’s hardest-to-reach youth through street outreach, case management, in-school services, recreational programs, and support for incarcerated young people. What began as Rudy’s effort […]
Join us for a powerful conversation with Carlos Kandia, a Sammie Award Winner and Artist of the Year recognized by the Midtown Association in Sacramento, California. A multi-genre singer, percussionist, dancer, actor, business owner, nonprofit leader, teacher, and father, Kandia has built an artistic career spanning over 15 years. Originally from Colombia, he has shared […]
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Armoni Easley, a Social Impact Entrepreneur and Empowerment Facilitator with over 16 years of experience making a difference in communities. As the Co-founder of Project Optimism, Inc., Armoni has helped shape the lives of thousands of youth through mentorship and leadership programs that foster growth, resilience, and purpose. […]
In this episode of In Our Tribe, we’re honored to welcome Lydia Ramirez, EVP and Chief Operating Officer at Five Star Bank. A corporate trailblazer and inclusive thought leader, she shares her journey through the financial sector, her passion for empowering women in leadership, and her commitment to creating space for Latinx voices. Named one […]
In this episode of In Our Tribe, we welcome Sergio Robles — Vice Mayor of Elk Grove, Senior Fellow of YDN’s Creciente Latinx Leadership Program, and member of the National Guard. Sergio opens up about his path to leadership, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and the importance of creating space for Latinx voices […]
We are so excited to share in this episode the important work that Afripeace from Sacramento is doing to provide life transforming experiences for youth through a cultural exchange program. The Youth Peace and Cultural Education Program aims to promote global education and conflict resolution among the youth through exchanges between US and African youth. […]