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“We’re Putting A Tilt In The Future”
Join me and my guest Erin Lewellen, CEO of Tilting Futures (tiltingfutures.org), an organization dedicated to empowering young people aged 17 to 22 to create meaningful social impact. She founded the organization’s innovative flagship program, Take Action Lab, and launched a systems change strategy with higher education institutions, educational nonprofits, and partners to identify best practices, build a robust evidence base, and integrate credit-bearing experiential immersive global learning into curricula as a global standard. A recognized thought leader in youth development and global education, Erin fosters a culture of equity and inclusion, earning the organization a top spot on Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work.
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Summary
In this episode, Blaine engages in a deep conversation with Erin Lewellen, CEO of Tilting Futures, an organization dedicated to empowering young people aged 17 to 22 to create meaningful social impact. They discuss the challenges faced by today's youth, the importance of building relationships across cultural differences, and the
innovative Take Action Lab program that immerses young people in global issues. Erin shares insights on the soul of Tilting Futures, the organization's funding model, and the impact of the Global Citizen Year Fellowship. The conversation emphasizes the need for a new approach to education and the importance of community and collaboration in addressing global challenges.
Takeaways
The youth today are looking for ways to make an impact on global issues.
Tilting Futures aims to tilt the future for young people by equipping them with essential skills.
The Take Action Lab program immerses young people in real-world challenges and fosters global community.
Building relationships across differences is crucial for understanding and collaboration.
The soul of an organization lies in its impact and the 'why' behind its existence.
Funding is a significant challenge for nonprofits, and innovative models are needed for sustainability.
The Global Citizen Year Fellowship was a transformative program that evolved due to the pandemic.
Young people today are questioning the ROI of traditional higher education.
Experiential learning is essential for developing a global perspective in young adults.
Community building and peer learning are vital for fostering understanding and cooperation.
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Join me and my guest Erin Lewellen, CEO of Tilting Futures (tiltingfutures.org), an organization dedicated to empowering young people aged 17 to 22 to create meaningful social impact. She founded the organization’s innovative flagship program, Take Action Lab, and launched a systems change strategy with higher education institutions, educational nonprofits, and partners to identify best practices, build a robust evidence base, and integrate credit-bearing experiential immersive global learning into curricula as a global standard. A recognized thought leader in youth development and global education, Erin fosters a culture of equity and inclusion, earning the organization a top spot on Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work.
SHOW NOTES
SPONSORED BY: Power of You!
Find out more at https://leader.blainebartlett.com/power-of-you
Summary
In this episode, Blaine engages in a deep conversation with Erin Lewellen, CEO of Tilting Futures, an organization dedicated to empowering young people aged 17 to 22 to create meaningful social impact. They discuss the challenges faced by today's youth, the importance of building relationships across cultural differences, and the
innovative Take Action Lab program that immerses young people in global issues. Erin shares insights on the soul of Tilting Futures, the organization's funding model, and the impact of the Global Citizen Year Fellowship. The conversation emphasizes the need for a new approach to education and the importance of community and collaboration in addressing global challenges.
Takeaways
The youth today are looking for ways to make an impact on global issues.
Tilting Futures aims to tilt the future for young people by equipping them with essential skills.
The Take Action Lab program immerses young people in real-world challenges and fosters global community.
Building relationships across differences is crucial for understanding and collaboration.
The soul of an organization lies in its impact and the 'why' behind its existence.
Funding is a significant challenge for nonprofits, and innovative models are needed for sustainability.
The Global Citizen Year Fellowship was a transformative program that evolved due to the pandemic.
Young people today are questioning the ROI of traditional higher education.
Experiential learning is essential for developing a global perspective in young adults.
Community building and peer learning are vital for fostering understanding and cooperation.
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