Re-Air: Episode 1, Kyleigh Russ, Govern for America

15/05/2022 19 min

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Check out this re-air of our first ever episode featuring Kyleigh Russ from Govern for America!
In this episode, Miriam Miller talks with Govern for America founder and Forbes 30 under 30 recipient, Kyleigh Russ, about imposter syndrome, being a young entrepreneur, and how to get involved in the public sector during the COVID-19 crisis.
Kyleigh Russ is Co-Founder and COO of Govern for America. Upon graduating from college with a degree in Government, Kyleigh taught at a charter school in Boston. There she saw what can happen when underrepresented communities do not have their voices heard in policy making - programs and decisions don't actually address underlying, systemic issues that communities are facing. With her co-founder, she created Govern for America in order to construct clearer pathways into state and county government for the next generation of diverse talent. Govern for America imagines a world where our most dynamic young leaders see government as an avenue for meaningful change, and government reflects the values and diversity of the nation.
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